Department Retail
Location: Giants Authentics storefront at Oracle Park and Brisbane retail warehouse
Position: part-time/seasonal (30-40 hours per week)
Title: Sales Associate
About the Team:
Giants Authentics is the San Francisco Giants Official Retailer of MLB Authenticated memorabilia. The Giants Authentics team operates within the Giants retail department and works with the Giants home clubhouse, as well as MLB Authenticators, to collect, authenticate, and sell authentic Giants memorabilia. We are a small team of experienced collectors and baseball enthusiasts who work together to maintain one of the MLB’s premier Authentics programs, both in-store and online. Above all, Giants Authentics provides exceptional customer service and premium baseball memorabilia to the MLB fanbase around the world.
About the Role
Giants Authentics is looking for a part-time sales associate/team member. The job will include gameday sales and customer service in the Giants Authentics storefront, as well as non-gameday shifts at our offsite retail warehouse. As a member of our team, you will be expected to perform tasks such as helping to manage, catalog and sell game-used and autographed memorabilia in-store, by phone/email, and through our online e-shop. Non-gameday tasks include direct-to-consumer sales and inventory management at our offsite retail warehouse. A basic knowledge of baseball is required and a general interest in the world of sports is heavily encouraged by all prospective applicants. This position is a great opportunity to establish a relationship with a historic MLB franchise and the world of professional sports. If you enjoy being around baseball, engaging in a diverse fanbase, and offering friendly service with a smile then this is the position for you.
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About the Giants One of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants are dedicated to enriching our community through innovation and excellence on and off the field. This past decade, the organization has won three World Series Championships, made four playoff appearances and thrown four no-hitters. Off the field, the Giants have become internationally-renowned as a host to entrepreneurial and premier entertainment events. Celebrating over 60 years in San Francisco, the organization is entrenched in the Bay Area community as the Giants work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and the local community. We are truly unique; we are an organization committed to your growth, your learning, your development and your entire employee experience. We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths. We have a cultural foundation built on diversity, innovation and teamwork and we want you and your ideas to thrive at the San Francisco Giants. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At the Giants, we strive to foster an inclusive work environment that encompasses the rich diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, the place we call home. We welcome all people and are committed to creating an inclusive community built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups strongly encouraged to apply. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge - we want you to apply. At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations and social responsibility endeavors. MLB currently features record levels of competitive balance, continues to expand its global reach through programming and content to fans all over the world, and registered records in games and minutes watched this season on MLB.TV. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.
