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What is the difference between Game Day Associate vs Ticket Seller?

AspectGame Day AssociateTicket Seller
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; customer service skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sales experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, stadiums, sports arenasTicket booths, box offices, event venues
Employer & Industry UsageSports teams, event organizers, stadiumsTicketing companies, sports venues, event organizers
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level event staff rolesCompared for sales and customer service roles at events

While both roles involve working at sports events and interacting with fans, a Game Day Associate typically handles a variety of tasks such as guest assistance, crowd control, and event support. In contrast, a Ticket Seller primarily focuses on selling tickets and managing ticketing operations. Both positions require customer service skills and are common in stadium environments, but their specific duties differ based on their focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Game Day Associate job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Student Aide - Marketing, Media & Game Operations in Athletic Department

Harper College

Palatine, IL • On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Harper College rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 622 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Schedule Information: Schedule varies depending on need. Position available through fall and spring semesters.

Maximum hours per week:  10

We are Harper College...the college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College  typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: 

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

The Athletics and Fitness department provides support to 13 collegiate teams and student athletes. 

Education Requirements: 

Harper College Student registered for at least six credit hours in fall/spring or three credit hours in summer or enrolled for the following fall semester

Experience Requirements: 

High school varsity athletic team experience (as a student-athlete, manager or statistician)

Student journalism experience (school newspaper, yearbook, broadcast or similar)

Photography and/or videography experience

Familiarity with Graphic Design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar)

Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts

Comfort speaking or writing publicly (e.g. PA announcements, blogging, public speaking)

Customer service or event support experience.

Additional materials encouraged for the application process but are not required:

A portfolio or samples of prior photography, design or writing work are encouraged.

No prior professional experience is necessary - training will be provided by the Sports Information Coordinator.  Must be able to adapt to a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, to support home athletic events.

Special Notes:

A cover letter and resume may be directly attached to your application; however, this is not required.

Duties of Position:  (include but not limited to)

1.) Photograph home athletic events across all varsity and scrimmage teams

2.) Help with graphic design for schedules, rosters, and game-day promotional materials

3.) Manage weekly social media content for currently competing teams

4.) Write game recaps, previews and feature stores for department publications

5.) Support game-day operations: setup/teardown, scoreboard/clock operations, PA announcements, and credentialing

6.) Help with photo and video archiving and organization of department media library

7.) Complete administrative or operational tasks as needed to support the daily workflow of the department

Student workers are assigned to one or more specialty areas - Photography, Graphic Design, social media, journalism or Game Day operations - based on interest and experience.  Multiple positions are available; hours range from 5-10 per week depending on availability

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