What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ballpark Operations Assistant position at Reno Aces?
COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the 2023 National League Champions Arizona Diamondbacks, is Northern Nevada’s premier professional sports organization. Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the heart of downtown Reno, the Aces boast excellence on and off the field. A two-time Pacific Coast League champion (2012 and 2022), the club set a new franchise record in wins in 2023 while being supported by an outstanding fan base, enjoying the highest attendance at Greater Nevada Field since 2015.
COMPANY VALUES
HOME means Nevada and the Reno Aces pride themselves on the values of Honesty, Opportunity, Memories, and Energy. We are looking to welcome talented individuals who share the organization’s core values and are looking to explore professional growth opportunities in the sports industry.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Ballpark Operations Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the Operations department with gameday duties ranging from set-up, post-event breakdown and parking operations.
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the 2023 National League Champions Arizona Diamondbacks, is Northern Nevada’s premier professional sports organization. Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the heart of downtown Reno, the Aces boast excellence on and off the field. A two-time Pacific Coast League champion (2012 and 2022), the club set a new franchise record in wins in 2023 while being supported by an outstanding fan base, enjoying the highest attendance at Greater Nevada Field since 2015.
COMPANY VALUES
HOME means Nevada and the Reno Aces pride themselves on the values of Honesty, Opportunity, Memories, and Energy. We are looking to welcome talented individuals who share the organization’s core values and are looking to explore professional growth opportunities in the sports industry.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Ballpark Operations Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the Operations department with gameday duties ranging from set-up, post-event breakdown and parking operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist with set-up and breakdown for baseball games
- Lead gameday parking shuttle service
- Assist with movement of furniture and assets around the stadium for various needs
- Help manage and direct seasonal staff
- Assist in oversight of parking and traffic staff
- Assist in sign installation process
- Provide operational support during non-baseball events at Greater Nevada Field
- Fill in for parking staff when needed
- Assist with storage of promotional items
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and golf carts regularly
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Experience to deal with customer and safety concerns
- Transaction service experience preferred
- Ability to learn Reno Aces ticket and ballpark policies
- Forklift certification is a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work in fast-paced environment
- Majority of work is conducted outdoors
- Flexibility to work long hours, evenings and weekends
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs
- Ability to walk briskly or run as the position requires
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.