Game-day & Events Parking Associate

Hartford Athletic; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford Athletic is seeking a Gameday & Events Parking Associate to manage parking lot setup, operation, and breakdown on game days and events at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford. The role requires reliable, punctual staff who can direct traffic and assist guests with parking outdoors in varying weather.

Starting pay is $22 per hour on game days. This is a part-time, event-based schedule tied to the home match and event calendar, with availability for nights, weekends, and pre-event setup

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sports and event operations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Customer-service oriented, with comfort interacting with guests of all ages.
• Comfort learning and troubleshooting parking payment technology.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and break down all Hartford Athletic parking lots on game days and event days.
• Direct vehicle traffic and assist guests with parking.
• Operate and troubleshoot parking lot payment systems.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Event Interns to maintain safe parking operations.
• Monitor parking lots throughout each event and report issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Parking payment systems

Job description

Hartford Athletic is Connecticut’s soccer franchise, with Men’s Professional and Women’s Pre-Professional teams competing in the United Soccer League. The Club strives to improve the game we love in the city we love and is committed to making Hartford and our surrounding community the best place to live, work, and play.

Overview

The Gameday & Events Parking Associate is responsible for the setup, operation, and breakdown of all Hartford Athletic parking lots on game days and event days. Associates are often the first Club representative guests meet, and they play a key role in keeping parking operations safe, efficient, and welcoming. This position supports the Operations Department as needed and reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and break down all Hartford Athletic parking lots on game days and event days.
• Complete advance parking lot setup the day before a game or event as scheduled.
• Direct vehicle traffic and assist guests with parking.
• Operate and troubleshoot parking lot payment systems.
• Set up and remove parking signage, barricades, cones, and traffic control equipment.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Event Interns to maintain safe parking operations.
• Monitor parking lots throughout each event and report operational issues.
• Assist the Operations Department with other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Club.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interest in sports and event operations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Customer-service oriented, with comfort interacting with guests of all ages.
• Comfort learning and troubleshooting parking payment technology.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving approach.

Requirements

• Availability for at least 90% of home matches, including both Men’s and Women’s league games, as well as nights, weekends, day-before setup shifts, and additional Club events.
• Reliable and punctual, with dependable transportation to Trinity Health Stadium.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and direct traffic for extended periods.

Compensation and Schedule

• Starting pay rate: $22 per hour on Hartford Athletic game days.
• Part-time, event-based schedule tied to the home match and event calendar.

Hartford Athletic is an equal opportunity employer.

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 characteristic.