NY Sports Dog: You Want to Work for the Mets? Here's How...

Monday, February 8, 2010

You Want to Work for the Mets? Here's How...


An update to my post from yesterday on jobs with the Mets.

The Mets are currently looking to fill the following positions: Photographers, Pepsi Party Patrol and FanFest Staff. There are also internships for you enterprising young college students.

Internet/New Media: Photography
NEW YORK METS FAN PHOTOS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS - New York Mets (New York, NY)

Where: Citi Field, Flushing NY
When: New York Mets home games: April 5th – October 3rd, 2010
Salary: $10.00/hr with bonus opportunities

Amazin’ Fan Photo staff photographers take photos of fans during games and events, which are then made available via mets.com for purchase.

Games-There are 12-15 photographers working every Mets home game. You are not required to work every game but we do request that you are available to work 75% of games during each homestand (to clarify, a homestand is the number of games played at home, back to back, and can range between 6 and 10 games). Each photographer has a specific section of the park during pre-game and in-game. We require our photographers to be here 2 hours prior to game time to shoot the pre-game crowds. We usually shoot until the 7th inning, after which you are free to watch the rest of the game in the standing room only sections. Shifts are approximately 3.5-5 hours long and you are on your feet moving around the stadium and interacting with fans the entire time.

General-We provide shirts and all digital SLR camera equipment. All you need is to bring is yourself and an outgoing, positive attitude. Although we do not require previous photography experience, it is preferred along with an interest in the field of photography. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, social people who have basic camera knowledge.

If this seems like a good fit for you please apply online. Interviews will be held early March (exact dates to be determined). This is NOT a full-time position.

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Yes/No: I have local housing available in or near Flushing.

2. Yes/No: I have previous photography experience.

3. Yes/No: I am able to work at least 75% of games during each homestand.

4. Yes/No: I am available to work nights.

5. Yes/No: I am available to work weekends.

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Sales & Marketing: Client Relations/Customer Service
New York Mets Pepsi Party Patrol - New York Mets (Flushing, NY)

Job Description:

The New York Mets Pepsi Party Patrol is a high-energy, fan-interactive team that will perform at all 2010 New York Mets home games at Citi Field. The fan-friendly Pepsi Party Patrol will be a quintessential part of the Mets game day experience as members will act as Mets fan ambassadors. Members will be the face of the fan experience. Pepsi Party Patrol duties will include: fan interaction (meet and greets, autograph sessions, etc.), escorting Mr. Met throughout the Ballpark and to his special appearances, T-shirt launches and crowd rallies, facilitating entertainment with live, on-screen interactive features, game operations responsibilities such as selecting feature participants and in-game promotions, and other duties as assigned by the New York Mets.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have stellar communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive, energetic personality. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to the situation is essential
• Candidates must be reliable, punctual and courteous. Must have good listening skills and an ability to work with others as a part of a team, as well as the ability to carry their individual responsibilities
• Candidates must be able to dedicate a large percentage of time to the Pepsi Party Patrol, including all designated games, community events and special appearances.
• Must have a flexible schedule for nights, weekends and holidays during the baseball season with mandatory hours from 5pm – end of game for night games and 11am – end of game for afternoon games
• Candidates must work well and have the patience to work with children and feel comfortable working large crowds
• Candidates must have reliable transportation to and from the ballpark
• Need to have an accurate knowledge of the ballpark’s layout
• Candidates should have knowledge of the game of baseball
• Candidates must have a healthy fitness level and be able to be on their feet for the game’s duration while performing their duties during the summer heat
• Proficiency in other languages is valued, but not required
• 18+ and a high school graduate by April 5, 2010 (valid photo I.D. required)
• Please provide current resume and headshot

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Sales & Marketing: Client Relations/Customer Service
New York Mets Fan Fest Staff - New York Mets (Flushing, NY)

Job Description:

The New York Mets Fan Fest is a high-energy, fan-interactive area that will be open from 3 hours prior to game time until the 7th inning at all 2010 New York Mets home games at Citi Field. The fan-friendly Fan Fest staff will be a quintessential part of the Mets game day experience as members will act as Mets fan ambassadors. Members will be the face of the fan experience. Fan Fest Staff duties will include: fan interaction (meet and greets, autograph sessions, etc.), responsible for facilitating interactive areas (pitching machine, wiffle ball field, video game kiosk, etc.), assist the live DJ and interactive stage show, provide game operations assistance with live player talk-backs, and other duties as assigned by the New York Mets.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have stellar communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive, energetic personality. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to the situation is essential.
• Candidates must be reliable, punctual and courteous. Must have good listening skills and an ability to work with others as a part of a team, as well as the ability to carry their individual responsibilities
• Candidates must be able to dedicate a large percentage of time to the Fan Fest, including all designated games. Must have a flexible schedule for nights, weekends and holidays during the baseball season with a 3:30pm call time for night games and a 9:30am call time for afternoon games
• Candidates must work well and have the patience to work with children and feel comfortable working large crowds
• Candidates must have reliable transportation to and from the ballpark
• Candidates must have a healthy fitness level and be able to be on their feet for the entirety of Fan Fest’s operating hours, especially during the summer heat
• Candidates should have knowledge of the game of baseball
• Proficiency in other languages is valued, but not required
• 18+ and a high school graduate by April 5, 2010 (valid photo I.D. required)
• Please provide current resume and headshot

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Internships: Any Internship
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4 comments:

Jerry said...

Thanks dude--great info.

Met4Ever said...

I always wondered how those people got those jobs.

This might be the kind of deal where you work hard and find out about other lower level openings, maybe even in the office staff.

Anonymous said...

Hey. thanks for this post. I Have a question tho. im 17 years old and i graduate high school this june. I turn 18 in sept tho. i really want to work at citi field as a photographer . I am very good with cameras. Any help?

Dave Singer said...

Judging by the criteria you're going to be too young this year.

I would apply anyway, but keep your expectations low....at any rate you'll have the jump for next year.

Good luck.

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