Game Experience Staff

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are seeking positive and outgoing Game Entertainment Staff members who will use their personality and skills to enhance the Pelicans game experience! Under general direction and supervision, this position is responsible for handling, preparing and implementing all elements of the overall game experience. This position is part time, and will require late nights, weekends and open availability for a majority of the New Orleans Pelicans home games and events.

What you will be doing:

• Provides administrative support and coordinates on court games, contests, and activations including selecting contestants from the audience
• Assist in the coordination of in-game elements with a focus on fan interactivity during pre-game, halftime and game breaks
• Act as an enthusiastic brand ambassador for the organization in and out of the arena during all games and various external events
• Escorts and coordinates performers for game entertainment; ( E.g. National Anthem Performers, DJ’s, Pelicans Drumline etc.)
• Works closely with the New Orleans Pelicans Dance Teams and assists with various needs
• Prepares and facilitates giveaways during the games
• Supports the arena host during the games
• Assists camera shots by working with the production crew and designated Smoothie King Center employees
• Report to Game Experience Coordinator

• Must be hardworking, upbeat, and able to adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment
• Hard-working and knowledgeable about the sports, live entertainment/production, and special event industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task and address problems in a high-stress, fast-paced live event/production environment
• Ability to work the majority of scheduled Pelicans home games, additional home playoff games, select rehearsals and occasional special events
  • Link to Schedule: nba.com/pelicans/schedule
• Takes directions well and is a dedicated team player
• Ability to work well with others including Show Caller, other stage managers, Game Experience staff, camera operators, hosts, VIPs and more
• Ability to be on your feet for the duration of your shift
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs at a time