Aberdeen IronBirds Seasonal Positions

Attain Sports•Aberdeen, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees. The Aberdeen IronBirds, an Attain Sports team, are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, operating in founders Bill and Cal Ripken, Jr.'s home town. Recently elevated to a full-season club, the IronBirds are excited to offer career opportunities for new or experienced sports professionals. Seasonal employees working for the IronBirds will have the opportunity to learn the business of baseball and gain experience that will be valuable in full time employment in any sports organization.

Requirements

Must complete Pitch clock operator and Stringer trainings satisfactorily as issued by Major League Baseball
Athletic sneakers will not be provided and should be worn by the bat person to work each shift
Passion for production and entertainment, and a drive to gain experience on their way to a career in sports entertainment.
Ability to manage wireless camera system and assorted wireless production gear for in-game use
Ability to manage the TV production switcher for stadium videoboard, in-house feed and MiLB.tv subscribers
Ability to manage videoboard controller for stadium production / in-game action
Enthusiastic, excited, fun-loving people to entertain our fans before, during, and after IronBirds games!
Natural born entertainer
Ability to create a new persona as On-Field MC for the Aberdeen IronBirds during the IronBirds season
Provide exceptional customer service to IronBird Fans at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium to the highest professional standard.

Nice To Haves

Experience in any sports organization
Experience in sports turf operations
Experience in video, audio, camera and social media streaming for events like High School Graduations, Public IronBirds non-baseball events, Private events as necessary and available
Experience in video, audio, camera and social media streaming including High School Graduations, Public IronBirds non-baseball events, Private Events as necessary and as availability dictates
Experience in video, audio, camera and social media streaming for events like High School Graduations, Public IronBirds non-baseball events, Private events as necessary and as availability dictates
Experience in video, audio, camera and social media streaming for events like High School Graduations, Public IronBirds non-baseball events, Private events as necessary and as availability dictates

Responsibilities

On-field Batperson: Collecting bats after each at bat, delivering balls to umpires
Field Timing Coordinator (FTC): Operating the in-game field timing clocks between pitches, at bats, and innings; communicating via two-way radio with on-field umpires to resolve issues
MLB Stringer: Operate live feed of on-field action via MLB’s stringer software for the Gameday feature on MiLB.tv and the MiLB At-Bat app
Grounds: Care and maintenance for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium’s playing surface, batting cages, and bullpens to provide the highest quality playing experience for the IronBirds and opponents
Visiting Clubhouse Assistant: Assist the visiting clubhouse manager in maintaining the clubhouse and providing service to visiting teams according to MLB clubhouse amenities rules and team needs
Other duties and tasks as assigned by IronBirds management
Retrieving bats, helmets, or other equipment from the field of play between batters or between innings, and removing all equipment from the on-deck circle of the team which batted the previous half-inning.
Retrieving foul balls
Providing new baseballs to the home plate umpire
Maintaining the bat rack, helmet rack, and equipment rack organization throughout the game
Assisting the clubhouse manager(s) in packing up the equipment from the dugout before the game
Maintain and repair mound and plate areas.
Perform water/moisture management on mound and plate areas.
Participate in meetings regarding field use and game day logistic.
Perform coupler repair and maintenance when necessary.
Assist the Superintendent in maintaining the synthetic playing surface to a professional level.
Uphold the Company’s landscape vision by assisting in oversight of outsourced landscape contractors.
Identify internal and external customer needs and service accordingly with pride and a positive attitude.
Provide feedback and suggestions to the department as needed.
Pay close attention to the ongoing baseball game to provide accurate and timely pitch clock operation between pitches, batters, innings, and during pitching changes
Communicate via radio with umpires for in-game special circumstances
Pay close attention to the ongoing baseball game to provide accurate data input for the live feed distributed through MiLB.com and the MiLB First Pitch app.
Accurately mark plays as they occur, including pitches, batted balls and outcomes, outs, and all other in-game elements.
Collaborate closely with other members of the baseball operations department within the gameday Press Box environment, including the Pitch Clock Operator, Official Scorer, Director of Creative Services, and others
Communicate issues effectively with peers and supervisors to provide accurate and professional service to the club's gameday staff
Manage the main audio board (Allen & Heath) and audio software Mac laptop
Communicate with technical director
Communicate with in-stadium graphics operator
Assist Creative Services Director and other staff to set up, use, and strike any gameday equipment as needed
Occasionally operate gameday production equipment including, but not limited to, graphics station, sports bug and other production equipment
Occasionally operate gameday production equipment including, but not limited to, DLSR photography and / or other video production equipment
Manage the TV production switcher for stadium videoboard, in-house feed and MiLB.tv subscribers
Communicate with hand-held camera operator
Communicate with in-stadium graphics operator
Manage videoboard controller for stadium production / in-game action
Assist the On-Field MC and the IronBirds' Corporate Partnerships Department in activating and fulfilling sponsorship obligations, including in-game promotions, contests, t-shirt tosses, and more
Assist in setup/breakdown of gameday props and materials for entertainment
Prepares and facilitates giveaways during the games
Research and recommend engaging activities to use during in-game promotions.
Interact with crowd during home games creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Source and escort contestants for in-game entertainment
Support and take cue from the on-field MC host during game days
Effectively communicate with gameday production staff and be a contributing member to the entertainment team
Coordinate with assistant performers/crew in-game (Flight Crew, mascots, camera operator)
Coordinate with gameday entertainment staff and Corporate Partnerships Director to meet gameday objectives
Take responsibility for activation of sponsorship materials, contests, and other promotions
Find and motivate fan participants for between inning contests / promotions
Assist in setup/break down of props and materials for gameday use as needed
Greet all members and guests with pleasantries as they enter and exit the stadium
Assist fans in different seating sections of the park, finding seats and making sure all fans are in their proper ticketed areas
Answer questions from fans to the best of their ability regarding the ballpark
Scan fans’ tickets at the entry gates and help to direct them to their sections
Provide a positive customer experience to our Kids Zone customers
Ensure the safety of all fans