Fan Services Team Member (Seasonal)

Cleveland Guardians • Cleveland, OH

7h • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Guardians are looking for service-minded teammates, who are committed to working together to help us create amazing memories for fans, each other and all visitors to Progressive Field.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Gameday all-star setting the standard for customer service, embodying a positive attitude, and being a passionate advocate for our fans. Serves as the front line of support and a resource of knowledge to all inquiries regarding the Guardians organization. You will create a superior fan experience by delivering exceptional human interactions and resolving fan pain points through empowered decision making.

Requirements

• Desire to delivering top-notch internal and external customer service through training in the Guardians Way to Service Excellence
• Proficient in effective communication via phone, in-person, and in writing
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide on-the-spot problem solving
• Represents the Cleveland Guardians professionally with a focus on our city, fans, and guests
• Adaptable multitasker with strong organizational skills
• Basic understanding of personal computers (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.)
• Eagerness to train on systems including ticketing software, lost and found software, Ballpark App, and software utilized when entering all information from fan interactions
• Ability to learn and understand the Cleveland Guardians vision, policies and procedures.
• Willingness to learn and apply the policies and procedures of Progressive Field and the Cleveland Guardians, including, but not limited to the areas of Ticket Sales and Service, Ballpark Operations Game Day Operations, etc.
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Energized and motivated to service fans utilizing organization’s service excellence training
• Eagerness to communicate both verbally, on the phone as well as in person, and in writing.
• Must be available to work 80% of home games at Progressive Field
• Availability to work home games and other events held at Progressive Field
• Availability to attend all trainings, work Opening Day, Holidays, Postseason Yankees and other marquee summer series, Special Events Season Ticket Member Event.
• Lengths of shifts may change due to varying business needs (changes in game times, postponed events, etc.)
• Expected to work at a computer and/or servicing fans as assigned, for the length of your shift
• Demonstrates the ability to read, speak, comprehend, and communicate effectively in order to perform job duties and interact with coworkers.
• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners, teammates, and the general public.
• Ability to build robust, professional relationships with teammates by demonstrating interpersonal skills, approachability, and a collaborative spirit contributing to a positive, respectful work environment.
• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the role as outlined in the job description, which may include extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, or navigating a multilevel ballpark.
• Adapts quickly and effectively to a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse work environment.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
• Willingness to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Willingness to adhere to all Major League Baseball and Club policies.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in customer service preferred
• Previous experience working on computers and on phones preferred

Responsibilities

• Committed to providing our city, fans and guests with our organizational standard of exceptional service both internally and externally in a professional and timely manner.
• Train to remain thoroughly knowledgeable in the policies and procedures of Progressive Field and the Cleveland Guardians, including, but not limited to the areas of Ticket Sales and Service, Ballpark Operations, game day operations, etc.
• Assigned to staff a rotating variety of game day locations to provide excellent service to fans.
• Responsible for answering incoming telephone calls and providing a high level of Cleveland Guardians customer service.
• Transfer of telephone calls to front office personnel and appropriate departments, as necessary.
• Respond and service fans and fan feedback in a timely manner, through e-mails, surveys and instant message system
• Thoroughly enter all information from fan interactions into our customer management system.
• Place follow-up calls to customers who experienced a customer service issue or needed additional information in a timely manner.
• Work in a dynamic environment where information continuously changes and staff must adapt and effectively communicate with fans.
• Responsible for having current game and company information readily available.
• Responsible for all lost and found items including organizing, properly logging, and coordinating pick-up.
• Protect assets through compliance of company standards regarding credit cards, tickets, lost and found, etc.
• Assisting team with Guardians’ fan mail by opening, documenting, responding to, and/or distributing to the appropriate department, as needed.
• Send out information, including pocket schedules, fan packs, ticket information, etc., as needed.
• Support miscellaneous ticketing projects, including selling single game tickets over the phone.
• Aid other departments with mailing, projects and or events as needed including, but not limited to Guardians Kids Club, and other gameday and non-gameday events hosted at Progressive Field.
• Season Ticket Member events, Community Impact, Single Flash Sales, etc.
• Support CPPH department with game day responsibilities, including sponsor activations and other items.
• Opportunity to access to internal resources with expertise in: resume writing, interviewing skills, professional business communications as well as attend professional workshops and luncheons with leaders in the organization
• Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to internal resources with expertise in: resume writing, interviewing skills, professional business communications
• Attend professional workshops and luncheons with leaders in the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed