Promotions Ambassador Event Staff - Iowa Speedway

Iowa Speedway Promotional Car Ambassador

Iowa Speedway, located near Des Moines, joined the NASCAR family of tracks in 2013. Known as the "Fastest Short Track on the Planet", Iowa Speedway plays host to two major race weekends a year, welcoming the ARCA Menards Series and the NTT INDYCAR Series. The track was designed by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace.

Sitting on just over 200 acres on the outskirts of the Des Moines Metro Area, Iowa Speedway is "The Fastest Short Track On The Planet." It has been a staple of NASCAR feeder series such as the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the ARCA Menards Series since the track opened in 2007, and has recently become the home of the NASCAR Cup Series. In addition to a weekend full of NASCAR racing, Iowa Speedway is home to other events throughout the year.

The Event Marketing Department is responsible for consumer marketing, community relations, and guest communication distribution for Iowa Speedway. Promotions Ambassadors are a part of the Marketing Street Team, who are responsible for assisting the department with varied activities and events that promote Iowa Speedway. Activities include short track races, festivals, trade shows, expos, appearances, partner events, etc. This position will run through Iowa's NASCAR Race Weekend, which is August 7-9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically interact with and educate the public on Iowa Speedway history, information, and ticket opportunities
• Responsible for the loading and unloading of the Iowa Speedway Promotional Car
• Ensure that the display is appropriately supplied with promotional materials and giveaway items
• Ensure that the display presentation is neat, organized, and pleasing to the eye
• Actively collect prospects for future email campaigns
• Attend in-market events for the purpose of maximizing sales opportunities
• Be an expert on the products and services offered by Iowa Speedway
• Continuing education in the sport of NASCAR and sports industry standards on customer care
• Conform to all safety regulations
• Assist in the setup and teardown of the display
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Measures

• Level of enthusiasm and professionalism displayed during interaction with customers
• Presentation of display and materials
• Compliance with safety regulations/procedures
• Promptness of response to customer service issues
• Reliability and dependability

Qualifications

• Post high school education required or equivalent experience
• Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, eagerness to learn, professionalism, and a passion for the sports industry
• Competitive nature and a contagious positive attitude
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft applications and daily use of email
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Work Requirements

• Must pass the company driver's screening to be able to drive company vehicles
• Valid driver's license
• Must be 21 years of age

Special Position Requirements

• Position requires travel, evening, and weekend hours as needed
• May require some out-of-town and overnight travel