Entertainment Teams Seasonal Assistant
Kansas City, MO (On-site)
Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
Department: Entertainment Teams
Reports to: Entertainment Teams Manager
Status: Seasonal, Hourly
Job Summary: The company is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and talented individual to serve as the Entertainment Teams Seasonal Assistant for the 2026-27 season. This position offers valuable hands-on experience, supporting various elements within the Entertainment Teams, including event planning and execution, merchandise sales and inventory, recruitment events, and program registration. The assistant will also support cheer, mascot, and drumline, flag runners, and youth programs and play an integral role in executing high-level entertainment during each game and event. The ideal candidate will have experience working in sports, entertainment, or related field, possess excellent non-verbal communication skills. This role provides comprehensive exposure across all areas of entertainment, contributing to delivering an exceptional fan experience in the NFL.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with day-to-day needs of Chiefs Entertainment Teams.
- Responsible for tracking inventory for Entertainment Teams and their programs.
- Assist Entertainment Teams in managing all internal and external planning and communication for Alumni Cheer.
- Assist in creating and managing Cheerleader, Mascot & Rumble appearance schedule. This will include tracking request information, invoicing, and waiver tracking.
- Conduct research and quote sheets for new products or services needed.
- Assist Entertainment Teams with ordering, shipments, and deliveries.
- Assist with additional internal projects/events as needed, Style Lounge, Holiday Party, Cheer/ Entertainment Teams Workshops and Auditions, etc.
- Help maintain department props and equipment as it relates to game days and other events.
- Help organize and execute Entertainment Teams game day responsibilities at Chiefs home games.
- Assist Entertainment Teams with events and other community appearances.
- Help to create and develop new revenue sources for Entertainment Teams.
- Light office duties and activities.
- Able to work in a moderate to loud environment during events.
- Able to work in diverse weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, etc.) and adjust to fluctuating outdoor environments.
- Will periodically be required to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in sports, entertainment, event management, marketing or related field required.
- Ability to travel around the Kansas City area to attend community events.
- Positive individual who is punctual and enjoys working with the public.
- Qualified candidates must be reliable and energetic with the ability to work around a flexible schedule.
- Must have a working knowledge of the following Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and have internet research skills.
- A minimum of 30-40 hours each week. This position can exceed 40 hours due to weekend games, and projects requiring work on nights and weekends, in addition to the general office schedule of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
- This position is primarily based on-site, with the flexibility for occasional remote work allowed subject to approval.
Kansas City Chiefs
Founded by American sports pioneer Lamar Hunt as a charter franchise of the American Football League in 1960 as the Dallas Texans, the team relocated to Kansas City in 1963 and became known as the Chiefs. Under the leadership of the Hunt family, the club has reached professional football’s ultimate summit four times, earning victories in Super Bowl IV (1969 season), Super Bowl LIV (2019 season), Super Bowl LVII (2022 season) and Super Bowl LVIII (2023 season). Back-to-back titles following the 2022 and 2023 seasons puts the Chiefs in elite company, marking just the ninth time in NFL history that a franchise repeated as world champions. As one of the most successful franchises of the past dozen years, Kansas City owns the most regular season wins (128) and has the most playoff appearances (10) of all NFL teams since Head Coach Andy Reid joined the club in 2013. Off the field, the Chiefs proudly boast five Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recipients, tying for the most among any franchise in the league, highlighting the club’s commitment to the community. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Chiefs, is one of the most iconic venues in all of professional sports. As the Guinness World Record holder for loudest crowd roar at an outdoor sports venue, the stadium seats approximately 73,000 fans. Over the past decade, the club’s Arrowhead Events business has made the stadium an entertainment destination that serves the entire Midwest region with concerts, international soccer matches, college football games and motorsports events. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Kansas City serving as one of 16 North American host cities for the global soccer tournament. The entire Chiefs family operates with four core values as part of its mission: Win with Character, Unite our Community, Inspire our Fans, and Honor Tradition. Welcome to Chiefs Kingdom!
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