METS HOSTING SEASONAL STAFF JOB FAIR AT CITI FIELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

 

METS HOSTING SEASONAL STAFF JOB FAIR AT CITI FIELD

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., January 18, 2023 – The New York Mets will host a seasonal staff hiring fair on Saturday, February 4 at Citi Field in the Piazza 31 Club on the fifth level of the ballpark. The event will take place in two three-hour sessions: a morning session from 9 a.m. – noon and an afternoon session from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

 

The Mets are hiring for over a dozen positions in security, guest experience, hospitality, and more departments. More information about the job fair, including a registration form and descriptions of open positions, can be found at Mets.com/JobFair. Walk-ups will be accepted for entry but registering ahead of time is encouraged.

 

The entrance to the job fair will be located at the Hodges VIP gate, located along the first-base side of Citi Field. Those who drive to the event will be able to park in Lot G off Seaver Way.

Department/Job Descriptions

SECURITY

SECURITY – Security Guards needed to work Mets Games, Concerts, Large Scale Sporting Events, and Facility Shifts. All positions are standing. Must have a valid New York State Security Guard License. Will become a member of SEIU Local 177 Special Officers Union if hired.

IMPARK

PARKING PORTER – Impark is seeking a person for light to medium duty maintenance work and enjoys working outdoors. Valid tri-state driver's license needed. Main job function is set-up and tear-down for parking operation including placement of signs and light towers, water coolers and weather gear for staff, and general upkeep around the parking booths and traffic posts. Must be able to remain outside for extended periods of time and work independently. Must be available to work majority of NYM home games, US Open tennis (8/28-9/10) and a few additional special events or concerts. Shift start and end times are event time driven, generally last eight to ten hours per day, and require evening and weekend availability.

IMPARK PARKING SUPERVISOR – Impark is seeking a person for supervising small groups of staff and enjoys working outdoors. Main job functions include providing exceptional customer service, maintaining revenue procedures, filing daily revenue and shift paperwork, and supervising staff arrivals and breaks from parking lot posts. Must be able to remain outside for extended periods of time and rotate short distances between parking booths. Must be available to work majority of NYM home games, US Open tennis (8/28-9/10) and a few additional special events or concerts. Shift start and end times are event time driven, generally last eight to ten hours per day, and require evening and weekend availability.

PARKING ASSOCIATE – Impark is seeking a person with good verbal communication skills to perform sales transactions and traffic direction. Main job functions include providing exceptional customer service, adhering to revenue collection procedures, filing out shift paperwork, and providing directional information. Must be able to remain outside for extended periods of time and rotate short distances between parking booths and/or gates. Must be available to work majority of NYM home games, US Open tennis (8/28-9/10) and a few additional special events or concerts. Shift start and end times are event time driven, generally last eight to ten hours per day, and require evening and weekend availability.

TRANSPORTATION & MEDICAL SERVICES

PARKING SUPERVISOR – The New York Mets are seeking a person with staff supervision experience who enjoys working outdoors in a fast-paced environment. Valid driver's license needed for operation of golf cart during shift. Main job functions include overseeing parking staff, parking traffic flows and revenue. Must be able to work majority of NYM home games, US Open tennis (8/28-9/10) and a few additional special events or concerts. Shifts begin two or three hours prior to scheduled game or event time, generally last seven to eight hours per day, and require evening and weekend availability.

ARAMARK

CATERING SERVICE WORKER – Supports the event operations team in running successful catering orders and events at Citi Field. The Catering Services Worker supports and carries out event set-up, transporting equipment, food, or other supplies to the event location, serving guests during the event, and breaking down/cleaning up after the end of an event. Must be at least 18 years of age. 

COUNTERWORKER – Responsible for taking food and beverage orders, building orders, and serving guests. Adheres to food safety, food handling and sanitation procedures Other duties as assigned. Must be at least 18 years of age.

COOK – Responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Other duties as assigned. Must be at least 18 years of age.

FOOD RUNNER – Responsible for keeping inventory of transporting, stocking, and cleaning/clearing products to ensure business and customer needs are met. Must be at least 18 years of age. 

RETAIL ASSOCIATE – Responsible for stocking and inventorying products as well as maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the retail location. The Retail Associate provides general customer service and assistance to guests and may process sales transactions. Must be at least 18 years of age. 

WAREHOUSE PORTER – Responsible for receiving and processing incoming stock/product, preparing, and completing orders for delivery or pickup, and performing inventory and quality control. Other duties as assigned. Must be at least 18 years of age.

ALLIANCE

BATHROOM ATTENDANT – This position is responsible for maintaining restrooms by keeping all areas dry and free from waste and/or debris. Restocking dispensers as needed.

TRASH RUNNER/SWEEPER – This position is responsible for removing, sweeping and sorting trash bags and trash cans on the concourse and exterior of the stadium.

OVERNIGHT CLEANERS – This position is responsible for cleaning designated areas after each game and ensure they are stocked and cleaned for the next game.

LABORER/MACHINE OPERATOR – This position is responsible for sweeping and scrubbing concrete concourse floors and/or ability to operate a pressure washing machine to pressure wash interior and exterior areas. Pressure washing machine, ride-on scrubber machine or walk behind.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – The New York Mets are looking for seasonal hourly members for our Guest Service Representative team. GSRs are responsible for greeting and directing our Guests to their seating areas according to their ticket information. You are focused on welcoming and assisting our Guests, providing information and promptly reporting any issues our Guests may encounter to bolster their gameday experience. You must become a member of Local 176 Licensed Ushers and Ticket Takers Union in order to be hired for this position.

HOST/HOSTESS – The New York Mets are looking for part-time, hourly Host/Hostess candidates who are responsible for assisting guests with entry into the ballpark via our VIP entrances, operating our guest service elevators and access control to many of the ballpark’s premium areas. Staff members will work games, concerts, and other special events and are expected to stay approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of each event.

FAN GREETER – The New York Mets are looking for part-time, hourly Fan Greeter candidates. Primary job functions include providing wheelchair assistance, answering questions, giving directional help to guests and checking tickets at all VIP entrances. Candidates must have reliable transportation to the ballpark and an active email account. Staff members will work games, concerts, and other special events and are expected to stay approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of each event.

PROMOTIONS TEAM – The New York Mets are looking for seasonal hourly members for our Promotions Team. Promotions Team Members are responsible for greeting guests and distributing promotional items at the gates on assigned game and event days.

IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT

FAN FEST – As a Fan Fest team member, your job is to ensure the safety of all participants while providing a fun and exciting atmosphere. All employees are required to participate in the setup, breakdown and operation of all stations and activities each game. Team members must arrive 3 hours prior to first pitch and should be available to work at least 60% of the home games scheduled.

PERK PATROL – At the forefront of fan interactions and entertainment, Perk Patrol members are responsible for selecting Mets fans throughout the ballpark for in-game features, handing out giveaways/prizes, conducting T-shirt tosses, and escorting Mr. and Mrs. Met throughout the ballpark. Teams members must arrive 2 hours before game time prepared to roll t-shirts, set up t-shirt cannons, and organize prizes and equipment according to game day requirements. Staff are required to stay until the end of the game, are responsible for breaking down and storing equipment, and must be available to work a minimum of 60% of games, including weekends and holidays.

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