Energy Team | Part-Time | Coachella Valley Firebirds

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are aiming to build the most entertaining environment in sports. We are looking for some enthusiastic, outgoing, and responsible folks to serve as members of the Firebirds Energy Team for the 2025-2026 season. This position provides a great opportunity to interact with our fans while learning about the operations of a professional hockey team. These members will assist with in-game promotions, contests, on-ice performances, and other activities during each Firebirds home game. 

 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00

 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. 

 

This position will remain open until December 5, 2025.

About the Venue

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000 capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Responsibilities

• Working with the game director and manager on the preparation and organization of all entertainment aspects of the Firebirds’ home games
• Assisting in execution of game night plans, mascot skits, and all contests/promotions on the ice and in the stands
• Staging and maintenance of all in-game props and promotions
• Organizing all game night set-up including game night mapping, notes and walkthroughs and other special event needs as required
• Engage with fans during pre-game to bring in contestants and participation for in-game promotions and Zamboni rides 
• Assists in inventory of all props and in-game fan giveaways
• Other duties as assigned by Manager, Game Presentation

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and great organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to work well with others in a team environment 
• Ability to work independently and see projects through completion
• Must have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• High level communication skills 
• Ability to skate is a plus, but NOT required

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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