Ultimate pickleball host/field marketer

The Ultimate Pickleball Host/Field Marketer is based in Central Houston, Texas, and is a social chameleon who has never met a stranger. You love cruising H-town, meeting new people from various scenes, and instinctively building community.

You're the delicate balance between a detailed planner, a networker, and a promoter. You are both athletic as you are artsy and equally as comfortable in the sports scene as at a festival. 

Please do not be shy about your pickleball skills. We care less about your DUPR rating and are really looking for someone who exudes hospitality vibes and embraces a playful, competitive spirit.

Responsibilities 

  • You are the ultimate host! You are the embodiment of our festival and are the quintessential  host making new friends and inviting everyone to the party.   

  • You magically connect Houston’s diverse pickleball communities across geographies, demographics, and levels of play. 

  • "Make it happen"! All we have is a road map, you need to connect all the dots. This includes making friends across the city's Pickleball scene, dropping in at facilities/ venues and leaning on your existing community.

  • Assist in creating and executing the brand's unique event plan. Must have a general understanding of how experiences connect brands and consumers. 

  • Exceptional ability to build and maintain key industry relationships. 

  • Minimum five years marketing or related experience in servicing and/or Field Rep area 

  • Exposure to and experience with casual to moderate sports leagues 

  • Have extensive contact with community directors, promoters, and non-professional industry influencers

  • Ability to identify key opportunities within the grassroots business to identify entry-level to moderate pickleball players 

  • Consistent, detailed communication and the ability to effectively work cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders

  • Ability to communicate in high-profile, challenging situations and present effectively to large groups

Perfect Candidate 

You are an egoless giver who enjoys creating joy for others. You are tireless in your pursuit of promoting events and experiences. You are the life of the party and love building community

The right candidate:

  • You are fun! You like having fun! Your friends say you Instigator of fun!

  • Lives/ Works in Central Houston  area 

  • Is equally as soulful as they are thick-skinned 

  • You must be exceptionally disciplined in your approach, willing to ask questions, and confident to work independently. We are NOT hand holders!  

  • Listens well and eagerly takes direction and constructive criticism.  

  • You have style! It’s yours and you pop no matter what the scene.

  • Your energy and spirit are infectious. 

  • Is often told. . . "you just get it"

  • Passionate for creative culture and sports camaraderie.

  • You must be personable, approachable, and readily establish positive relationships.

  • Strong results orientation, motivated to win

  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group

  • Ability to work weekends and irregular work hours to attend games, events, social and meetings 

  • Owns a car 

  • Extra bonus points if you were ever: camp counselor, restaurant server, cheerleader, rush captain or social chairperson. 

Job Specifics 

  • Runs 12 weeks from approximately Januarary 1, 2023 through March 30, 2024

  • Must be available  to act as on site host March 23-24, 2024

  • Spend 25+ hours per week actively recruiting participants and promoting the event 

  • Pay: $9,000 plus gas stipend + fee for working festival weekend

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