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Are you interested in joining the Toronto Blue Jays Fan Experience team? This is your chance!

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for Activation Team Members to help facilitate all 2023 Toronto Blue Jays promotions, events and concerts!

OVERVIEW

Becoming a team member of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club offers an opportunity to work in one of the finest organizations in sport. We are an organization that recognizes and rewards the contributions of its staff while maintaining a dynamic and exciting work environment. Our team driven culture is fast paced, exciting, and always seeking ways to improve and grow with a focus on winning, achievement and respect.

The incumbent will work alongside the members of the marketing team to assist in the setup, execution and teardown of all Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre events. This position reports to the Manager, Ballpark & Marketing Activations and works closely day-to-day with the Coordinator, Marketing Events, Supervisor, Activation Team and Activation Team Leads.

This role may be for you if :

• You enjoy motivating, energizing, and inspiring others
• You are hands-on and unafraid of taking on new challenges
• You thrive in fast paced high-volume working environments
• You are successful in a team-oriented environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact and provide exceptional guest experience to fans during Toronto Blue Jays home games and events
• Ensure an understanding of guest/fan needs and delivering on expectations
• Assist in the set-up, execution and teardown of Toronto Blue Jays and various Rogers Centre events including all concerts
• Monitor activation zones to ensure fan, staff and talent safety
• Assist the Activation Team Leads in tracking prize and equipment inventory for each event
• Maintain open lines of communication with supervisors leading up to, during and after event days

QUALIFICATIONS

Activation Team Members must be able to work all 81 home games (evenings, weekends, and holidays) and other Rogers Centre concerts/events as required

• Post-secondary education preferred in Marketing, Events or Sport Management
• Energetic and motivated
• Willing to stand for long periods of time
• Willing to work outdoors
• Willing to lift and move heavy equipment during event setups and teardowns
• Must be available to work all Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre events
• Must have a flexible schedule, including weekend availability and holidays
  • This includes early call times, varied shift lengths and unpredictable end times
• Good with children, large groups and crowds
• Excellent organizational, creative and communication skills required
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities and perform well under pressure
• Ability to work well with others and assist in creating a positive team environment
• Must have baseball knowledge and/or expertise

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU

• Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed!
• Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills
• Excellent employee discount to use towards Jays gear
• A unique employment experience working for the only MLB team in Canada

What makes us different makes us stronger. Rogers has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential. At Rogers, we value the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring to work. We work with our candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Rogers FAQ.

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Variable

Length of Contract: No Selection

Work Location: 1 Blue Jays Way (210), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements: None

Posting Category/Function: Baseball / Stadium Operations & Game Day Events

Requisition ID: 280239

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media