Part-time, game day employment opportunities include concessions, operations, promotions and more
DAVENPORT, IOWA – The Quad Cities River Bandits are looking for hard-working, passionate and fun-loving community members to join the team this summer. The River Bandits and Pro Sports Catering will host the annual job fair and National Anthem tryouts on Saturday, March 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST at Modern Woodmen Park. Part-time employment opportunities include concessions, grounds crew, press box, promotions, stadium operations and more. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to interview with hiring managers on the spot during the fair.
National Anthem tryouts will be held during the fair on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Budweiser Champions Club will transform into an audition stage for the community to showcase their vocal abilities in front of a panel of judges consisting of River Bandits staff and local media.
"Working with the River Bandits gives members of our great community a chance to help us deliver smiles and memories to their friends, neighbors and family all summer long,” said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. “For people who love to smile and help others, enjoy working as part of a great team, and want to have a lot of fun on the job, there are lots of great opportunities to be part of our most exciting season ever at Modern Woodmen Park.”
Listed below are the positions available with the River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering for the 2017 season:
Customer Service
· Ushers
· Retail Store Employees
· Ticket Takers
· Box Office Employees
· Amusements and kids zone workers (includes work on non-game days)
Game Day Operations
· Video production staff
· Field/Grounds Crew
· Parking Attendant
· Custodial Host (Mornings)
· Custodial Host (Game Ops)
· “Street Team” in-game entertainment staff
· On-Field Emcee
Concessions
· Kitchen Staff
· Gameday Supervisors
· Warehouse Employees
· Seat Vendors
· Attendants
· Cooks
· Cashiers
· Bartenders
“With the job fair, the River Bandits will be looking for friendly and outgoing people in the Quad Cities who want to work in the exciting industries of Minor League Baseball and family entertainment,” said General Manager Andrew Chesser. “We invite anyone with a desire to be part of a fun-loving team and provide incredible guest service to apply for a position at Modern Woodmen Park!”
The River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering are equal opportunity employers; women, minorities and U.S. veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information on National Anthem tryouts, contact River Bandits Director of Promotions, Stephanie Stierle at (563) 333-2740 or stephanie@riverbandits.com.
ABOUT THE BANDITS: The 2017 season marks the River Bandits’ fifth year as the Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros and the tenth anniversary season of regaining the River Bandits moniker, which was voted a top-8 nickname in all of Minor League Baseball in 2015. The River Bandits anchor the Quad Cities sports market, which the Sports Business Journal named the top minor league sports market in the country in their latest rankings. Each year the River Bandits donate three full-year cost of college scholarships to local students, a value of over $60,000, as part of the Bandit Scholars Program, which has been in place since 2009. Charitable contributions surpassed $300,000 in 2016, including a $50,000 cash donation to Genesis hospital for the third consecutive season. For more information on the Quad Cities River Bandits, visit www.riverbandits.com or contact Jake Levy at (563) 333-2727.
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