Colorado Rapids Street Team

Ball Arena•Commerce City, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Rapids Street Team is a unique fleet of charismatic, knowledgeable, entrepreneurial and dynamic brand ambassadors that represent the Colorado Rapids organization at all home games and various grassroots marketing events throughout the Commerce City, Aurora and Denver areas each season. Street Team engages with the local community and fans to drive brand awareness and provide updated information about upcoming games and other Rapids’ happenings. We are seeking members who will use their personality and skills to enhance the Rapids’ game and event experience! Under general direction and supervision, this position is responsible for handling, preparing, and implementing all elements of the overall game and event experience. This position is part-time and on call, and will require late nights, weekends, and open availability for Colorado Rapids home games and events. Essentially, Street Team is the face of the Colorado Rapids Soccer Club.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Charismatic and outgoing personality
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task and address problems in a high-stress, fast-paced live event/production environment
Required team-oriented individuals who work well under pressure, have a positive attitude, are self-starters, and carry themselves with a high level of pride and professionalism.
Interest in special events, promotions and entertainment
Ability to work well with others including Show Caller, other stage managers, Game Experience staff, camera operators, hosts, VIPs and more
Available for 1-2 events a week
Must be able to attend all Colorado Rapids home games
Flexible schedule – must be able to work unusual hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School or GED
Must be able to submit a Resume and 3 professional references
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental knowledge of the Colorado Rapids, Major League Soccer, global soccer, and the local Colorado community preferred
Experience with event production/promotions/game presentation is a plus
Local market knowledge is a plus
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Knowledge of Soccer or event presentation

Responsibilities

Represents the Colorado Rapids, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, and their respective partners and sponsors as the brand ambassadors at events in the community year-round.
Responsible for many game day servicing duties including enthusiastically greeting clients as they enter DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, assisting match presentation with various elements of activation, and assisting the marketing department in pre-game and halftime activities and experiential promotions.
Serve as first impression to the Rapids brand and execute grassroots marketing promotions throughout the Denver area such as youth soccer tournaments, community events, festivals, parades, concerts, away game viewing parties, etc.
Assist with all club events such as Season Kickoff Party, Media Cup, Meet the Team Party and A Burgundy Affair.
Responsible for club’s lead capture efforts including collection, distribution, and database maintenance.
Set-up, take-down and transport the various elements of the Colorado Rapids Soccer mobile tour (vehicles, inflatables, prize wheel, tables, etc.) at events.
Assists with mascot duties at Rapids home games and other Street Team events.
Update availability weekly