School Assembly Host

About the role

The New York Islanders Hockey Club is seeking an energetic, outgoing, and reliable Part-Time Community Relations School Assembly Host to serve as one of the primary faces of our school assembly program. This individual will represent the New York Islanders at approximately 50 elementary/middle school assemblies throughout Long Island, Metro NY during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Represent the New York Islanders at approximately 50 school assemblies annually
• Present Islanders educational programming to elementary/middle school audiences
• Deliver presentations with enthusiasm, confidence, and strong stage presence
• Interact with students, teachers, administrators, and school staff in a professional manner
• Follow program scripts while naturally engaging with audiences and adapting to different school environments
• Work alongside Sparky the Dragon and Community Relations staff during presentations
• Maintain strict arrival and presentation schedules
• Assist with transporting, setting up, and breaking down assembly equipment
• Represent the Islanders brand with professionalism at every appearance

Community Events

• From time to time, assist the Community Relations department with additional events including:
• Community festivals
• Youth hockey clinics
• Fan development events
• Charity initiatives
• Partner activations
• Other Community Relations programs as assigned

Qualifications

• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups of children
• Energetic, outgoing, and engaging
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to think on their feet and improvise when needed
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences
• A positive ambassador for the New York Islanders
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to engage elementary/middle school-aged children
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to lift and transport event equipment

Skills

• Flexibility: Switch gears on a moment’s notice and adapt to shifting priorities
• Motivation: Leverage your personal skills to drive results and influence success
• Autonomy: Manage your time, work independently, and prioritize tasks
• Collaboration: Liaise with cross-functional internal teams and establish positive relationships
• Creativity: Think outside the box, bringing innovative ideas to the table
• Accountability: Take ownership of your work
• Conflict Resolution: Show off your problem solving and decision-making skills

The Fine Print

The New York Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.