About:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of The Chernin Group (TCG), Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, WWE, 35 Ventures, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
- Stay grounded
- Think critically
- Encourage creativity
- Persevere through the noise
- Operate like an owner
- Be helpful
Position Overview:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is seeking professionals to bolster the leagues grassroots marketing efforts. These individuals will form a collective group of geo-based team members dubbed “Shield Team”. Shield Team members will be responsible for staffing and executing grassroots activations within PLL markets. Qualified candidates should be genuinely passionate and energized about getting involved in the fast-paced world of sports entertainment – specifically professional lacrosse. Candidates need to be energetic, self-motivated, and organized individuals that want to represent the League in a positive way through consistent interactions with new and existing fans. Don’t miss your opportunity to help trailblaze the future of professional sports.
Qualifications:
Required
- Must live in or near Seattle, WA all year round
- At least 18 years of age
- Must be available to work at least 2 weekends per month
- Must be available to travel at least 2-4 weekends within the Feb-Oct timeframe
- High social IQ and developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to approach and confidently speak with strangers
- Energetic and passionate about sports entertainment
- Adaptable mindset with the ability to problem solve
- Access to a vehicle or convenient transportation
- Space to accommodate on-hand inventory required for activations
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs
- Able to be on their feet for long periods of time
Preferred
- Experience in sports marketing and/or coverage of sporting events
- College Junior or Senior-level education in marketing/sports related field
- Knowledgeable of the PLL brand
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Identify and cover events within local markets, including:
- In-season PLL games (2023 Season and Championship Series)
- PLL Youth and Adult Lacrosse Partners
- PLL bar and restaurant partners/affiliates
- PLL-sponsored events
- Local sporting events (amateur and professional)
- Conventions and Expos
- Fundraisers/Charitable Events
- Assist with identifying and planning grassroots marketing opportunities
- Collaborate and plan activations with other team members located in other PLL markets
- Manage and house PLL inventory
- Attend and participate in bi-weekly meetings
- Track and report data/KPI’s
COMPENSATION:
- $15.50 an hour
We require Covid-19 vaccination. We will consider reasonable accommodations only for valid and documented medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.