Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Be a part of the innovative team responsible for entertaining thousands of fans at every Utah Jazz home game. This will be a great opportunity for creative individuals who share a passion for entertainment production. This team of Production Assistants will assist the Game Presentation staff with various contesting elements, as well as supporting the Jazz entertainment staff and guest performers. This team represents the Utah Jazz brand by interacting directly with fans during the entire Jazz game night.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with the Director of Production, Director of Entertainment, and Mascot Assistant.
• Assist in the execution of all game night contests and promotions including the selection of contestants, explanation of promotion concepts, and execution of all required waivers.
• Maintain accountability for pre and post-game production checklist to ensure all props, prizes, and production elements are game-ready.
• Assist with the communication and production logistics for Utah Jazz performance teams and guest performers.
• Must be able to operate event technology and production elements.
• Maintain inclusivity of all fans and demographics and assist with answering questions, taking pictures and videos, and ensuring a superior fan experience.
• Will work a combination of 41 regular season Utah Jazz home games, select Salt Lake City Stars games, plus Preseason and Playoff games.
• Extra opportunities to work games in a similar capacity for our G-League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.
• Some rehearsals will be mandatory.
• Observe crowd and the environment for any safety issues and respond appropriately as needed
• Embrace a culture of inclusion and diversity where guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and heard.
• Enrich lives by creating winning experiences and timeless memories.
• Operate with an emphasis on safety for employees, teams, and guests.
• Accept other duties, as assigned

COMPETENCIES:
• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Cultivates innovation – Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Action-oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Creative thinker – Thinks out of the box to develop creative and innovative solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be available to meet at 4 P.M. on game nights (7 P.M. tipoff)
• Must be available for 1 P.M. production call (Zoom) on home game days.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have a positive, friendly attitude in order to engage and excite fans.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to simultaneously handle numerous tasks.
• Perform under tight time schedules.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be available to work all Utah Jazz home games with the understanding that
scheduling will be on a rotation basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 50 lbs.

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at recruiting@utahjazz.com to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.