Iowa Wild Promotions Crew

Our Marketing & Creative Services team is made up of inspired, creative, eager and talented minds who passionately grow the sport of hockey in Iowa.  We are constantly learning, growing, and adapting to new technology and platforms to connect and engage with our fans.  Our vision is to grow stronger together as a hockey community, connect with our fans and partners in a meaningful way, and entertain the state of Iowa with an exciting, professional, and innovative product. Our Promo Crew members play a key role in bringing that vision to life. 

As our Iowa Wild Promo Crew Intern, YOU:

• Take pride in entertaining our fans. Providing a memorable, entertaining experience for our fans, both new and old, is what keeps their support. Are you interested in creating those memories by executing a game plan that ensures a first-class entertainment experience? Working with the Community Relations & Mascot Coordinator and the rest of the marketing team, you will assist in the promotion of the Iowa Wild at various community events.
•  Are a proud and dedicated community soldier. Summer events in Des Moines can take place throughout the weekends, weeknights, or both And wherever the people are, that is where we want to be People see you as helpful, someone who listens and anticipates our communitiesâ needs and desires. You solve problems before anyone even knows theyâre there with a solution that is greater than their expectations could ever be. You and your teammates will execute the entire set up and tear down of community events, creating an approachable and fun atmosphere for attendees to remember.
•  Brand Ambassador. You constantly engage event-goers out in the community, welcoming conversations with current and prospective fans regardless of age. You inform fans on all things Iowa Wild including ticket packages, player news, upcoming events, and more  For any questions you are uncertain of, you are relentless in your quest to get the answer quickly by asking questions to those around you and your leader.
• Are a team player. Every member of the Iowa Wild staff wears many hats, and you love collecting hats.  You may find yourself instructing kids on how to hold a hockey stick during a street hockey event, selling season tickets to a prospective fan, or becoming our mascot, Crash himself, while attending a charity walk event. The experience you can gain depends on how much you want to learn 

YOU ARE A:

• Face of the Franchise. Timely, professional, and courteous are ingrained in your being. You represent the Iowa Wild through various events in Central Iowa.  There will always be a smile on your face and your body language is always inviting of conversation and connection. 
• Pillar of our Community Efforts. Being impactful in the Central Iowa community has been a huge part of the Iowa Wild brand since the teamâs inception in 2013. With your assistance, the Wild organization will continue to leave a positive mark on those they cross paths with, whether virtually, or in person at a variety of events.  Your hard work fulfilling donation requests and attending events will better connect the organization with community leaders and grow the relationship between the team and its biggest supporters 
• Cultural Centerpiece. Your interaction with our employees, fans and community is constant. Day or night, weekday or weekend, connections matter. People see you as a supportive resource and a critical part of our team and the Iowa Wildâs culture and brand. You thrive on interactions within our community, sharing our customer benefit programs and promoting the sport of hockey. You present the best version of yourself and our brand, both on and off the ice. Approaching this job requires the time, flexibility and willingness to communicate, collaborate, and understand that the different gears of our organization work together as one to produce results.  Early weekend mornings at the farmerâs markets and late Saturday nights at festivals and fairs will become part of your routine. 
• Servant Leader. At the Iowa Wild, everything we do is grounded in serving. You serve our organization, each other, our fans and our community. Leadership is not a rank, itâs an acknowledgement of responsibility knowing you are connected to our team-oriented organization and the fans we serve.

IOWA WILD WILL:

• Listen to you. We need your thoughts, ideas and passion to help make this the best team in sports and entertainment. You talk, weâll listen.
• Treat you like an adult. We will trust you to get the work done in a way that makes sense for you. We measure output and impact.
• Challenge you. We promise you'll be surrounded by people equally committed to the Iowa Wild and producing a product that is the best in the state of Iowa, the AHL, and all of hockey. You wonât find more passionate people all focused on growing the sport. Go Wild
• Commit to Diversity Equity & Inclusion. We drive social change and foster inclusivity by providing a safe, positive and welcoming environment for you, all community members and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, background or experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Assist in preparation and execution of community events. From preparation to execution to tear down, you will be a part of all variables in running an event You will get to work with our community coordinator and events manager on how booths, spaces, and locations will appear to our audience, what engaging activities will be present, and any unique additions.
• Running our booth. When working at an event, not only will you be executing the event responsibilities, but also engaging with our attendees. It is important to always be engaging and welcoming.
• Mascot Handler. During community events, our mascot, Crash, will be in attendance. 

THE FINE PRINT:

• Reliable transportation to transport event set up and materials is required.
• Available traditional business hours in addition to evenings, weekends and/or holidays for games or events.
• Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.â¯
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.â¯

• 2 year(s): 2