Naturals to Host Annual Job Fair

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will be holding the annual summer job fair at Arvest Ballpark on Saturday, March 7th from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. The Naturals will be taking applications and conducting interviews for part-time, game-day associates who will be instrumental in assisting the Naturals front office in continuing to provide a superior entertainment product and providing top-notch guest services to each and every fan that visits Arvest Ballpark. The team seeks candidates for the following positions for the 2009 season:

Usher - act as the fan's host or hostess during their visit to Arvest Ballpark. Assist each fan and answer any questions or concerns that might arise.

Parking Attendant - maintain a safe parking lot and control access.

Kid Zone Attendant - operate the inflatables, playground, and wiffle ball field.

Retail Associate - requires many important skills that will contribute to the success of the shop such as great organizational skills, ability to complete sales, and maintain inventory accurately.

Ticket Seller - responsible for selling tickets and working game-day in the box office, and handling fan issues that should arise.

Ticket Scanner - responsible for the scanning of each fans ticket for admittance to Arvest Ballpark.

Camera Operators- Operates the Naturals' live cameras during the game (*prior camera experience, familiarity with videocameras required)

Bat Boy - maintain a clean baseball environment for all the players, coaches, and umpires

Concessions/Catering (Patina Restaurant Group) - cashiers, runners, suite staff and support staff to make sure all areas of the food and beverage department are running efficiently. Customer satisfaction is a top priority.

Kitchen cooks/staff (Patina Restaurant Group) - will handle many kitchen appliances and tools while maintaining a pace to handle suite level catering and concourse food service needs. Individuals with some cooking experience in a restaurant-type environment are normally the most successful applicants. Kitchen Crew responsibilities include food preparation, cooking and cleaning.

Interviews will be conducted on site. Additional information regarding these game day positions can be found online at www.nwanaturals.com or by calling the Naturals at (479) 927-4900.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and will open the home portion of their 2009 season on Thursday, April 16th against the San Antonio Missions. For season ticket packages please call (479) 927-4900 or visit nwanaturals.com.