Promotions Crew

Minnesota Timberwolves•Des Moines, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Promo Crew, you'll play a key role in bringing the excitement of professional basketball to life by creating unforgettable moments for thousands of fans at Casey's Center. From pre-game giveaways and t-shirt tosses to on-court contests and fan interactions, you'll help drive the energy inside the arena and ensure every Iowa Wolves game delivers an exceptional fan experience. This position offers hands-on experience in sports entertainment, live event production, fan engagement, and game presentation, making it an excellent opportunity for students and aspiring sports industry professionals. This is a part-time, seasonal position to last through the regular season and any potential playoffs. Must be available to work all Iowa Wolves home games during the 2026-27 season, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential playoff games.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential playoff games.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Positive attitude with a strong desire to engage and interact with fans.
Ability to follow direction and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Comfortable speaking with fans and large groups in a public setting.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Reliable attendance and punctuality throughout the season.
Availability for all Iowa Wolves home games is strongly preferred.
High school diploma required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in live event management, production, and execution preferred.
Coursework or experience in sports management, communications, marketing, event management, hospitality, theater, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a fan-facing ambassador of the Iowa Wolves, helping create fun, engaging, and memorable experiences at home games and select special events.
Bring in-game promotions and activations to life through energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional execution.
Organize, maintain, and prepare promotional items for game-day use and distribution.
Select contestants, retrieve props, and assist with activations in the concourse, seating bowl, and on the court.
Interact with fans throughout games, enhancing their experience and creating lasting memories.
Assist in directing the Host, Mobile Camera Operators, fellow Promo Crew members, and mascot Alpha to activation locations throughout events.
Collaborate with the Community, Fan Experience & Programming Specialist to execute promotional elements, sponsorship activations, and select special events.
Engage with members at Alpha's Pup Playground during games while helping maintain a fun, welcoming, and safe environment.
Support and maintain the Fan Services table, serving as a knowledgeable resource for fans and guests.
Participate in game-day production meetings and maintain clear headset communication throughout events.
Assist with game-day setup, preparation, teardown, and other operational needs as assigned.