Game Day Activation Specialist

Detroit Pistons; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Pistons is seeking a dependable Game Day Activation Assistant to help bring the home game experience to life at the arena. You will support concourse activations, sponsor elements, giveaways, retail operations, and other Business Operations initiatives throughout game nights.

You will prepare spaces before doors open, assist activations during games, and store materials afterward, ensuring a welcoming experience for fans, partners, vendors, and arena staff.

Qualifications

• Dependability and ability to work home games (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative in fast-paced settings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfort interacting with fans and representing the team professionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up concourse areas before doors open with signage, tables, displays, sponsor elements, decorations, and promotional materials.
• Prepare and operate fan activations, interactive stations, giveaways, and other concourse experiences.
• Organize and distribute promotional items before and during games.
• Support game day retail operations, including team store setup, merchandise organization, inventory, restocking, and basic customer service.
• Keep activation and concourse areas clean, organized, stocked, and fan-ready during games.
• Provide friendly, professional assistance to fans, partners, vendors, and arena staff.
• Reset activation areas, replenish supplies, and address minor setup needs during games.
• Break down concourse elements after games and store materials properly.
• Communicate setup needs, timing, supply levels, and issues to Cruise staff.
• Perform other game day duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Event setup

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Detroit Pistons is seeking a dependable Game Day Activation Assistant to help bring the home game experience to life at the arena. You will support concourse activations, sponsor elements, giveaways, retail operations, and other Business Operations initiatives throughout game nights.

You will prepare spaces before doors open, assist activations during games, and store materials afterward, ensuring a welcoming experience for fans, partners, vendors, and arena staff.