• Mascots
• Game Night Staff
• Account Executive
• College Internships

 

MASCOTS

The Seattle Thunderbirds are currently seeking outgoing, responsible and highly energetic individuals to perform as the team mascot, “Cool Bird”. Cool Bird will perform at T-Birds regular season and playoff games as well as at various community fairs, festivals and parades over the course of the off-season.

Responsibilities for each event vary but may include:
- Always remaining pleasant and personable while relating with fans
- Assist with other tasks as required

Must be 18 years or older, able to work pro-actively and independently, have a can-do attitude and their own transportation.

If you are currently attending school you may be able to receive college credit and valuable sports marketing experience - please inquire about this in your cover letter.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:

Ian Henry
Seattle Thunderbirds
14326 124th Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Fax: (425) 497-0812
Email: ianh@seattlethunderbirds.com

 

GAME NIGHT STAFF

The Seattle Thunderbirds are seeking outgoing, responsible staff to join their game night promotions crew. Volunteers will assist in various activities during T-Birds game nights at KeyArena. Volunteer period is for the 06/07 season beginning around mid September (TBD) and ending March/April. Must be able to work approximately 4 hours per night and may require lifting and physical activity.

Responsibilities vary each night and may include:
- Set up, execution and break down of all game-night promotions
- Hand out giveaway items before and/or after games
- Execute sponsored promotions during game breaks
- Manning group information booth
- Assist with other tasks as required
- Always remaining pleasant and personable while relating with fans

This is a volunteer position.

Must be 18 years or older, able to work pro-actively and independently, and have a can-do attitude.

Volunteers currently attending school may be able to receive college credit and valuable sports marketing experience - please inquire about this in your cover letter.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Meghan Austin
Seattle Thunderbirds
14326 124th Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Fax: (425) 497-0812
Email: meghana@seattlethunderbirds.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Job Description:
Responsible for inside and outside sales of all types of ticket programs and sponsorship packages, as well as lead generation. Position works under the supervision of the Senior Sales Person and the Management Team.

Responsibilities include:
- Prospecting, contacting and closing leads through customer lists, referrals and cold calls.
- Sell season ticket packages, group tickets and sponsorship packages.
- Servicing and renewal of season ticket, group, and sponsorship accounts.
- Creating and executing ticket programs. (e.g. theme group nights, fundraisers, etc.)
- Additional duties as assigned

Education and/or experience:
- Understanding of the sales process from lead generation to close to renewal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be able to work all home games
- Self-motivated, energetic, 'people' person
- Well organized and detail oriented
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- "Team First" attitude

Compensation:
Base + commission

To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to:

Seattle Thunderbirds
Attn: Colin Campbell
14326 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

 

COLLEGE INTERNSHIP

Are you a college student that needs to complete an internship for college graduation? If you are then the Seattle Thunderbirds are the place for you to complete that internship. The T-Birds are currently accepting applications for in-season and off-season interns. Send a cover letter and resume to Ian Henry, Director of Public & Media Relations, at ianh@seattlethunderbirds.com if you are interested in becoming an intern with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Interns with the T-Birds work in a variety of departments, including public relations, community relations, ticketing, marketing and game day operations. The T-Birds are a great place for students majoring in public relations, sports management, marketing and business to gain valuable real world experience.