Saginaw Spirit Jobs & Internships

Details: The Saginaw Spirit seek individuals who will assist in the coordination and production of promotional entertainment for all Saginaw Spirit home games for the 2023-2024 season. Game Day Operations Interns are responsible for providing a fun and entertaining environment for all guests in attendance at The Dow Event Center.

Responsibilities: As part of the Saginaw Spirit Game Day Internship, an individual is responsible for, but not limited to; preparing on/off ice ceremonies, intermission activities, game day giveaways, contestant signup and registration, and providing exceptional guest services for Spirit fans. Game Day Operations Interns have the opportunity to develop as a professional by assisting with day-to-day marketing and promotional tasks on non-game days.

Requirements: Internship applicants must be students at colleges, universities or high schools. Candidates are expected to display exceptional customer service skills, with an outgoing and friendly personality. An ideal candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ice skating abilities are not required but are preferred.  The internship will run from October 2023- May 2024. This is a paid position.

Contact: For more information or to apply for the listed position please email Nicole Darroch at [email protected] 

• Your role as a RETAIL ASSOCIATE, is to assist all guests (internal and external), whether purchasing apparel or asking for directions. You will assist customers shopping, total their merchandise, run their credit card and bag their items.
• You’ll stock booths during slow periods and inventory/organize when needed.
• You’ll be responsible for opening and setting up the booths before fans arrive and gates open. As well as breaking down the booth after fans have left.

• Able to lift and move clothing and boxes
• Stand for a period of time (about 3 hours)
• Work evenings and weekends
• Loud and spirited environment
• In-arena work means cooler temperatures.

• Cash handling experience
• Retail experience
• Comfortable approaching customers

This internship has been filled for the 23-24 season. We are no longer accepting applications for it.

Details: The Saginaw Spirit is seeking an individuals to assist with ticketing and merchandising operations of the Saginaw Spirit on game nights during the 2023-2024 hockey season.

Responsibilities: As part of the Saginaw Spirit Ticketing and Merchandise Internship an individual will be responsible but not limited to;  assisting customers at the will call booth, as well as a merchandise booth on game nights.

Requirements: Internship applicants must be students at colleges, universities or high schools. Candidates are expected to display exceptional customer service skills, with an outgoing and friendly personality. An ideal candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Contact: For more information or to apply for the listed position please contact Lindsay McDougal at [email protected] .

This internship has been filled for the 2023-24 season, and we are no longer accepting applications.

Details:  The Saginaw Spirit seek a student or graduate well-versed in Media Relations and Broadcasting to provide written game previews, post-game recaps, assist in production and distribution of NHL Scout / Media notes and other duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities: Interns will be expected to complete pre-game and post-game recap press releases. This intern will assist the Director of Communications in team content creation (written, spoken, video). They will also assist during media availability (pre and post-game). This intern will be responsible for distributing stats after each period to broadcasters, PA, and others upon request. When applicable, this intern will also assist in the setup and tear down of the NHL Scout / Media Room at The Dow Event Center.

Requirements: Communications Interns will need to have a flexible schedule and the ability to work irregular hours, various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays to attend all Saginaw Spirit home hockey games during the 2023-24 Season, arriving sometimes as early as 10:00 am on home game days. This successful candidate will have their own dependable vehicle to commute. There is an expectation that all games will be covered, with road games being covered on a work-from-home basis on rotation. With that said, successful candidates must provide their own working platform (laptop, tablet, etc.) You will be asked to watch the game on CHL TV and write a press release simultaneously, so multiple screens are suggested. It is not encouraged to try to execute these responsibilities on your mobile phone. Successful candidates must display proficient skills in writing (AP style), listening, and following directions. Interns will interact with the Media and Players at times, so professionalism is of the utmost importance. Business attire when attending home games is required. This is a paid position.

Contact: For more information or to apply for the listed position please email Dillon Clark [email protected]

Details:  The Saginaw Spirit Ice Crew is a high-energy ice maintenance and interactive team. Ideal team members will be out-going, athletic, comfortable skaters who are interested in ice maintenance, and are extremely comfortable on camera in a high-energy hockey environment.

Responsibilities: Skating on the ice to remove snow and ice build-up during media timeouts. Execute in-game promotions including, but not limited to, t-shirt tosses, game ceremonies, and intermission contests. Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Requirements: Ice Crew members will need to have a flexible schedule and the ability to work irregular hours, various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays to attend at least 30 Saginaw Spirit home hockey games during the 2023-2024 Saginaw Spirit Season, arriving at least 1.5 hours before the puck drop and staying through the end of the game. Successful candidates must display adequate ice-skating abilities as well as their own skates to perform shoveling procedures. This is a paid position.

Contact: For more information or to apply for the listed position please email Nicole Darroch at [email protected]

Details: The Saginaw Spirit is seeking a humorous and dynamic performer to entertain Spirit Nation for the 2023-2024 Season. The successful candidate will entertain fans at home games, special events and community appearances. This individual will bring high energy and passion into the game-night in-arena experience as well as nurture fan relationship at external events. Please note that this is a part-time position. The team will entertain several candidates to fill the entirety of the role.

Responsibilities: As the Saginaw Spirit Mascot Performer, an individual must maintain an animated personality with good interpersonal communication skills and creativity, must be able to communicate non-verbally and create spontaneous crowd interaction. Must have a great sense of humor and enjoy interacting with others. Be available and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to attend at least 30 Saginaw Spirit home games during the 2023-2024 Saginaw Spirit Season. This is a paid position.

Requirements: Candidates must be 16 years or older, able to work pro-actively and independently, have a can-do attitude and your own transportation. Due to costume restrictions, preferred height range of 5’8” to 6’4”. The ability to ice skate is not a requirement but is preferred.

Contact: For more information or to apply for the listed position please email Nicole Darroch [email protected]

Details: The Saginaw Spirit are seeking Suite and VIP Parking Attendants to assist with the guest experience at The Dow Event Center during the 2023-2024 Saginaw Spirit Hockey Season. Attendants will act as primary provider of direct service to guests as they are entertained at Saginaw Spirit home hockey games in one of the suites. Additionally, you may be asked to assist in the VIP parking lot utilizing the Spirit company vehicle during this time.

Responsibilities: As a Saginaw Spirit Guest Services Attendant, an individual will have the following responsibilities but not limited to; Providing exceptional customer service to all guests, greeting guests and looking at tickets as they enter a suite. Ensuring guest compliance with outside food/beverage and camera building policies. To usher guests to their seats and provide directional assistance throughout facility, as well as monitor guest conduct and provide assistance to guests.

Requirements: Candidates are expected to display exceptional customer service skills, with an outgoing and friendly personality. An ideal candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. They must also be able to stand on their feet for at least 4-hour periods at a time and work both independently and as part of a team in a flexible role. This is a paid position.

Contact: For more information or to apply for the listed position please contact Parkur Launstein at [email protected]

These positions have been filled for the 23-24 season. We are no longer accepting applications for it.

Details: The Saginaw Spirit are seeking individuals to assist with the home game video production operations of the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Network for the 2023-2024 season.

Responsibilities: As part of the Saginaw Spirit Video Production Crew, an individual will be responsible for but not limited to; operating Sony XD Cameras during all Spirit home games, training on and operating 3-Play instant replay software, and handling Spirit video equipment for the nightly broadcast of all 34 Spirit home games with potential for playoffs. There is potential of day-to-day office hours and editing opportunities.

Requirements: Candidates are expected to display mindfulness towards all equipment, with an outgoing and friendly personality, and a preferred interest in learning the ropes of live sports production. Respect for gear and professionalism are key. An ideal candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position will run from October 2023 – May 2024. Paid position, may be used for college or high school credit.

Contact: For more information or to apply for the listed position please email Jillian Sherman at [email protected]