Philadelphia Flyers
Sports & Entertainment Career Fair

Find out more about Full and Part-time positions along with Internships

MEET WITH PERSONNEL FROM:
• Philadelphia Flyers
• Lancaster Barnstormers
• Philadelphia Wings
• Lakewood Blueclaws
• Comcast-Spectacor

AND MORE!

Thursday December 3, 2009
Career Fair 2:30PM – 4:30PM @ Wachovia Center
Flyers vs. Vancouver Canucks @ 7PM

*AT&T Pavilion will be open at 4:30PM for Career Fair attendees
*Must be registered to attend Career Fair, including ticket purchased for the December 3rd Flyers game. You must purchase your ticket from link in your email (as mentioned in step 2 below).

Registration is a 2-step process:

Step 1: To register for the Career Fair, please fill out the application below completely including uploading your resume.

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Entity: Philadelphia Flyers

Location: Wachovia Center (Philadelphia, PA)

Summary:

Game Presentation Interns will report directly to the Game Presentation Coordinator. Their primary function is to assist in all aspects of NHL Game Entertainment and Special Events for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Qualifications:

• Open to college juniors, seniors and grad students seeking internships to fulfill class credit requirements
• Must demonstrate professionalism, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills
• No financial compensation is available
• No interviews will be conducted by phone
• Travel and housing arrangements are the responsibility of the student
• Game nights and/or weekend hours required
   

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing all game presentation and event operations.
• Assist in the execution of In Game contests and promotions.
• Assist with special events including but not limited to season ticket holder functions, the All-Star balloting campaign, fan development, and play-off activities.
• Assist with the development and fulfillment of in-game entertainment elements.
• Assist in support for the invocation, color guard, national anthem, In Game Host, Game Correspondent, Delta Dental Ice team, and all special event entertainment groups.
• Assist with activation of Flyers In-Game Birthday program.
• Coordinate concourse décor when applicable.
• Assist with the execution of all group sales assets (prime-time series, tunnel kids, high-five kids, concourse performances, etc.)
• Assist with the random selection of participants for In-arena contests and promotions
• Assist with the unloading and distribution of premium item giveaways.
• Prepare all props, prizes and additional items used for Event Presentation purposes each game.
• Work with related Comcast-Spectacor departments as necessary.
• Assist with ideation, creation, and execution of all game presentation initiatives.
   

EOE

Company Profile:

Comcast-Spectacor (comcast-spectacor.com) is the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment company which owns the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the two arenas in which their teams play, the Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum, four Flyers Skate Zone community ice skating and hockey rinks and Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.

In addition, Comcast-Spectacor is also the principal owner of Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly management field with more than 70 facilities throughout the United States and Canada; Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage service provider; New Era Tickets, a ticketing and marketing company for public assembly facilities; Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company; and 3601 Creative Group, a full-service in-house advertising agency. In a partnership with Disson Skating, Comcast-Spectacor annually produces 10 nationally televised figure skating spectaculars on NBC.
 

Location: Wachovia Complex (Philadelphia, PA)

Reports To: Employment Manager

Hours Required: 30 - 40 hours/week - January through May

Status: Temporary/Internship; Unpaid

Qualifications:

• Open to college juniors and seniors seeking an internship for class credits; HR majors preferred but all candidates who meet the above requirement will be considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel is required.
• Must demonstrate organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Must also demonstrate professional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with promoting and administering the Comcast-Spectacor Internship Program, including screening and referring candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Continuous communication/update of all relevant parties with regards to the Internship Program.
• Assist with planning and coordinating the Internship Orientation.
• Provide support to Employment Manager with screening incoming employment applications and resumes, including daily updates of database, and mailing responses.
• Update Internship Manual and Hiring Managers List as needed; inform Employment Manager of any changes.
• Help maintain and update internship files in an organized fashion.
• Handle incoming calls and answer/direct inquiries.
• Assist Human Resources staff with various individual projects involving research and design.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

EOE

Thank you for your interest in the Comcast-Spectacor Internship Program. If your ultimate ambition is a career in the sports and entertainment industry, this program is an excellent first step.

OUR MISSION:

To recruit and develop the finest individuals in the sports and entertainment industry. We recognize the importance of each individual and will promote his/her active role in the ultimate success of Comcast-Spectacor. We intend to achieve first-class status as an internship program through steadfast, professional commitment to integrity, character, and service. We will exemplify the principles and discipline of a first-class sports organization in approach, in product, and in the results attained.

WHY DO YOUR INTERNSHIP WITH COMCAST-SPECTACOR:

We believe that the internship is the cornerstone of a student’s professional preparation. It allows a student to apply classroom theories, concepts and prior experience in a practical, professional setting. We’ve structured our program accordingly.

DID YOU KNOW:

• Our internship program is our primary source of candidates for full-time, entry-level positions
• Nearly 20% of our interns have been selected for full-time employment, and many continue their professional growth & development within the company
• Comcast-Spectacor was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as the Best Place to Work in 2006 and 2008

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Open to COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY, Junior, Senior, and Graduate Students
• Must receive academic credit (students are required to provide documentation of receiving academic credit for the internship experience)
• NO financial compensation is available for any position
• NO interviews will be conducted by phone
• Travel and housing arrangements are the responsibility of the students
• Some game nights and/or weekends may be required
• Part-time or full-time opportunities available

OPEN POSITION(S):

GAME PRESENTATION

• Assist the Game Presentation department in planning, organizing and executing an array of elements necessary for the in-game entertainment of all home Flyers hockey games
• Must be available for all Flyers home games
• Requires a highly detail-oriented, self-motivated communicator who follows direction and functions well in a dynamic environment
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Birthday Requests – Calls, Implementation, Settlement
• Assist with Marketing Plans / Campaigns
• Assist with Media Drops
• Assist with Customer Service Calls to Season Ticket Holders
• Assist with Customer Service Mailings and Correspondence with all season ticket holders
• Proofing of all Marketing Collateral Materials – print, TV and radio scripts, brochures, etc.
• Assist with phone duties
• Assist with distribution of departmental mail
• Assist other related departments with community events, fan development events, game presentation, sales, and public relations as required

YOUTH AND AMATEUR HOCKEY

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of all Flyers Youth and Amateur Hockey events, including the Coaching Symposium, College Hockey Seminar, Flyers Cup and on-ice hockey clinics.
• Assist Youth and Amateur Hockey staff with Flyers game presentation elements, including pre-game tours, Flyers inflatable game, Mites on Ice and the Youth Hockey Shootout.
• Active participation in weekly staff meetings and Brainstorming sessions related to proposed projects.
• Assist with the creation of group sales campaigns and collateral.
• Contribute occasional written content to Philadelphia Flyers website
• An ice hockey background / skating ability is preferred, but not necessary
• Perform minimal clerical duties as assigned.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

COMPANY PROFILE:

Comcast-Spectacor (comcast-spectacor.com) is the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment company which owns the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL), the two arenas in which their teams play, the Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum, four Flyers Skate Zone community ice skating and hockey rinks and Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.

In addition, Comcast-Spectacor is also the principal owner of Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly management field with more than 70 facilities throughout the United States and Canada; Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage service provider; New Era Tickets, a ticketing and marketing company for public assembly facilities; Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company; and 3601 Creative Group, a full-service in-house advertising agency. In a partnership with Disson Skating, Comcast-Spectacor annually produces 10 nationally televised figure skating spectaculars on NBC.

EOE

General Statement of Duties:

Responsible for Ice Maintenance, Ice Resurfacer Maintenance and Building Maintenance

Reports To: General Manager

Qualifications:

• Experience with ice making and equipment operations, ice resurfacer maintenance and building maintenance.
• CIT and/or 5-STAR Operator preferred; college degree preferred but not required.
• Data processing skills and working knowledge of MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job Functions:

DAILY

• Maintain ice and building in excellent working order; Perform daily tasks to accomplish this goal
• Supervise Resurfacer Operators and Maintenance Staff
• Work within the framework of an annual budget
• Create and Implement Ice Maintenance Training Programs for staff

WEEKLY

• Schedule staff to resurface ice and maintain building
• Prepare Ice Maintenance Schedule and documentation of such
• Prepare Resurfacer Maintenance Schedule and documentation of such

MONTHLY

• Prepare Ice and Building Evaluation Summary for GM (Needs analysis; Prepare Purchase Orders for all Projects)

• Other duties as necessary or designated by General Manager
   

EOE

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