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National Basketball Association

NBA professional basketball franchise

Game Operations Representative

Part-Time
$16.90/hr
Entry
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
In Person
Food Service & Hospitality

About the job

Requirements
  • Excellent and engaging interpersonal skills.
  • High energy, strong detail orientation, and a superior work ethic.
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to interact positively with internal and external staff, fans, and clients.
  • Ability to remain professional around high-profile individuals.
  • Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to climb stairs and sit, turn, bend, and stand for long periods of time.
  • Commitment to work the majority of home games, including 24 regular-season games and playoffs.
  • Availability for four-hour shifts on game days, typically from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with pre-game, in-game, and post-game events, including setup and breakdown of arena signage and equipment.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for guests seeking information about stadium layout, seating sections, and emergency activity procedures.
  • Assist with the execution of promotional theme nights and other events.
  • Check in individuals and groups for game-day presentations, promotions, and entertainment.
  • Assist with the execution of contests and promotions during designated timeouts and halftime.
  • Assist the department with other projects and daily tasks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

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National Basketball Association

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The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team in the NBA’s Western Conference based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The team competes in regular-season and playoff games at its home arena, the Delta Center, and builds its season around winning games and entertaining fans. On the court, the Jazz won two Western Conference titles in the late 1990s led by John Stockton and Karl Malone and have remained a competitive franchise through different eras, including strong showings in the 2020–21 season. The team distinguishes itself through a passionate, loyal hometown fan base and active community involvement in a small-market area, even as it adapts through rebuilding periods. Its overarching goal is to guide the club toward championships while sustaining strong attendance and community engagement.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$14M

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Darryn Peterson arrived with the No. 2 pick on August 18, 2026.
  • The Kessler deal added 2031, 2033 firsts and 2028, 2030 swaps.
  • SEG’s 2026 facility build and Intermountain partnership improve recruiting, recovery, and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The 22-60 2025-26 season and Walker Kessler trade signal a long rebuild through 2028.
  • Delta Center’s three-summer overhaul will disrupt operations, spending, and fan experience through 2027.
  • If Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey miss quickly, Utah becomes a perpetual development franchise.

What makes National Basketball Association unique

  • Ryan Smith’s SEG owns the Jazz, Mammoth, Delta Center, and Sandy practice campus.
  • The 2028 Intermountain Health Sports Performance Center unifies NBA and NHL medicine.
  • Salt Lake City still delivers rare small-market loyalty and high attendance for rebuilding seasons.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave

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