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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Promo Staff is responsible for engaging with guests and ensuring a fun experience at all Hartford Wolf Pack games.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.94

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until September 4, 2026.

PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut's premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.

PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

• Work during Wolf Pack Game Nights/Days to assist Game Operations with various responsibilities, including but not limited to setting up Sonar's locker and similar areas, selling 5050/Jersey Raffle tickets, Chuck A Pucks, managing the Silent Auction Table, and assisting with other gameday needs.
• Assist at events and promotional activities to grow the Wolf Pack fan base.
• Engage prospective and current Wolf Pack fans in a professional and positive manner through various promotions, events, and marketing efforts.
• Assist in generating brand awareness for the Wolf Pack at a variety of local events and activities (if applicable).
• Provide full operational support (set-up/tear-down) of all promotional materials, including tents, tables, etc.

• Relevant experience, education, training or demonstrated interest in sports management, marketing, promotions, game operations or related areas is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to traverse a variety of terrain and floor surfaces, including stairs, escalators, carpet, concrete, and ice.
• Ability to work at heights, in darkened areas, around crowds, with loud noise, and with flashing lights.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced environments and stressful situations.
• Ability to accurately and quickly perform basic math.
• Must be available for 80% of games, not guaranteed to be scheduled for all available dates.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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