Stage Manager

Stage Manager

Organization: Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Location: Greenville, SC

Department: Fan Engagement

Reports To: Manager, Game Entertainment & Content

Company Information: Based outside of Charlotte, N.C., Spire Sports + Entertainment is bolstered by principled employees with decades of collective experience in brand consulting, celebrity representation and career management, business development, sponsorship placement and program management, event activation, hospitality, media relations, social media support and strategic consulting. Spire Sports & Entertainment is a diversified sports and entertainment organization that pushes the boundaries of traditional marketing to foster business growth in the rapidly changing modern era. Having acquired the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL in March of 2020, the organization has seen tremendous growth in all areas of business development, highlighted by overall league recognition as the ECHL's 'Rising Star Award' winner and finalist in back-to-back seasons. As an organization, we continue to strive daily to work and live by our core principles of what it means to be a

RABBIT

R – Relentless

A – Accountable

B – Believe

B – Bold

I – Intentional

T – Team-first

Position Summary: The Stage Manager(s) will work, grow, and support the Swamp Rabbits Game Entertainment and Game Operations and will be supervised by the Manager, Game Entertainment & Content as well as the Senior Director, Fan Experience. This role serves as the stagehand on the arena floor and ensures all elements are where they need to be when they need to be there to execute a successful show. As part of the Game Entertainment team and a broader part of the Fan Experience department, this role will be essential in the execution of the Swamp Rabbits game experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with pre-game & post-game entertainment set up and tear down
• Provides support to parties during rehearsals, i.e., sound checks (anthem singers, special performances, dance groups, intermission activations)
• Aids in the effective execution of pre-game, in-game, and post-game ceremonies & activations – serves as the primary on-floor lead for entertainment staff with direction from show caller
• Responsible for ensuring both the timing and accurate execution of all pre-game, in-game, and post-game ceremonies & activations assigned
• Serves as a liaison between the game production staff to set up and cue Entertainment Staff, Host, and other talent for activations & ceremonies
• Work with producers and camera operators to help frame and set up live shots
• Communicates with the show caller regarding any issues/delays/problems regarding scripted elements and relays information to necessary parties
• Helps guide Game Entertainment interns on game days as assigned
• Manage & provide first-class service and assistance to traveling national acts, costumeers, & other outsourced entertainment.
• Find/secure contestants and escort talent, game participants, and/ or talent as requested
• Ensure that all necessary safety precautions have been taken regarding participants in activations & other activities - i.e. waivers and helmets for on ice activations
• Gathers and secures prizing elements for activations, ensures they are correct, & distributes as instructed
• Gives clear and correct communication regarding participating parties in activations and ceremonies.

Qualifications:

• Must be over 18+ years of age
• Previous experience in game presentation and/ or game operations is strongly preferred
• Available for 75 percent of our 25-26 home games
• Takes initiative and is action-oriented
• Organized and efficient, process- and execution driven
• An effective communicator and leader-able to direct different types of personnel in a first-class manner
• Creative – strives to think outside of the box and impact the game day environment
• Timely – able to guide and facilitate all needed elements of the show on time and correctly
• Ability to multi-task, thrives in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Can carry 20-50 pounds at a time as needed

What You'll Gain:

• Direct mentorship from the front-office team
• Real-world, resume-building experience in Game entertainment/presentation with a professional sports franchise

Why Join Us? Be part of a Community-First organization, where taking Ownership of your Role is the Standard. We strive to be a Polished, Professional, and Clean brand that continually elevates the bar on creativity. This is an opportunity to shape the future of fan engagement and build lasting relationships with one of the most rapidly growing, passionate fan bases of AA Professional Hockey, in an elite, prospering market. 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.