Fundraising Lead

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves.    

To us it is so much more than just a game or concert.  It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex.   

We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values -Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce. 

Spurs Give, the non-profit organization of Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is seeking an enthusiastic Fundraising Lead who is looking to gain knowledge within the sports industry to join our family

The Fundraising Lead is a seasonal part-time role that will be responsible for assisting in all Spurs Give fundraising efforts, primarily the 50/50 Raffle. In this role, you will be expected to help the 50/50 Raffle Manager to oversee the raffle sellers during game nights. The 50/50 Raffle is a fundraiser that takes place at all Spurs and San Antonio FC home games. Fans purchase tickets to participate with one ticket drawn every game. The winner takes home 50% of the net earnings from that game and the other 50% benefits Spurs Give. You will have the opportunity to raise money for San Antonio youth through the Spurs Give mission, earn great rewards for exceptional performance, and have the experience of working for a professional organization.

What You'll Do: 

• Understand and promote the overall vision of Spurs Give.
• Sell raffle tickets and/or merchandise to fans pre-game through the end of third quarter.
• Educate fans and spread awareness about the 50/50 program and how it contributes to Spurs Give.
• Cultivate relationships with fans attending the games while representing Spurs Give and sharing the impact we make on the community.
• Work closely with a team of other representatives to collectively reach fundraising goals for Spurs Give.
• Responsible for accurate cash count, money management and ticket distribution.
• Perform administrative functions of game night operations for the 50/50 Raffle pre and postgame.
• Sell raffle tickets to fans pre-game through the end of third quarter (basketball) and end of the 60th minute (soccer).
• Responsible for accurate cash count, money management, ticket distribution, and following established processes and procedures.
• Assist in training new staff through education and shadowing opportunities.

Who You Are:  

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive information and confidential situations.
• Strong teamwork aptitude and customer skills required.
• Demonstrate clear communication, integrity, and a high level of customer service in interactions with all fans and internal staff members.
• The ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Must be punctual, self-motivated, and fearless in approaching guests
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Ability to wear designated uniform
• Must be available for at least 70% of home games.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Have the ability to stand/Sit/Walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs on a regular basis

In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E's core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development. 

If you don't have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply     

SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained here represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration.  Your employment with SS&E is "at will", which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.