River Bandits Will Hold 2014 Job Fair Feb. 22

Team seeks outgoing, fun-loving Quad Cities residents for game day staff, food and beverage positions

By Marco LaNave

February 13, 2014

With baseball players beginning to hit the fields for Spring Training, the defending Midwest League Champion Quad Cities River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering, the food and beverage provider at Modern Woodmen Park, are preparing for the season by seeking outgoing, hard-working, fun-loving, friendly people to assist fans and be a part of the team that will help make another memorable season for guests at the ballpark.

The Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros and Professional Sports Catering will host a job fair on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park to fill the River Bandits' game day staff and food and beverage positions. Interested individuals can fill out an application and be interviewed on the suite level during the job fair.

"For people who love to help others, enjoy working in a team environment and want to have a lot of fun on the job, there are great opportunities to be part of another exciting season at Modern Woodmen Park," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "We are proud of the hospitality we offer our guests, and we want to find hard-working, fun-loving people who share our vision of keeping Modern Woodmen Park the Best Minor League Ballpark and friendliest ballpark in America!"

Listed below are the positions that the River Bandits and Professional Sports Catering need filled:

Customer Service

Ushers
Retail Store Employees
Ticket Takers
Box Office Employees
In-Game Entertainer
Amusements and kids zone workers (includes work on non-game days)

Concessions

Portable Stand Managers
Warehouse Employees
Hawkers
Cash Managers
Concession Runners
Picnic Servers
Pizza Maker
Concession Cooks
Cashiers
Concession Managers
Inventory Managers

"With the job fair, the River Bandits will be looking for friendly and outgoing people in the Quad Cities who want to work in the exciting industries of Minor League Baseball and family entertainment," said General Manager Andrew Chesser. "We invite anyone with a desire to be part of a fun-loving team and provide incredible guest service to apply for a position with us this season at Modern Woodmen Park!"

The River Bandits, Main Street Amusements and Professional Sports Catering are equal opportunity employers; women, minorities and U.S. veterans are encouraged to apply.

UP NEXT: Opening Day is April 3, so lock in your seats now to see the defending Midwest League Champions in 2014! To order any of the ticket plans - with new lower prices - call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com to download the season ticket order form. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is opening this spring, along with a carousel, a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," an expanded zip line, and many other new games and attractions. In 2013, the team unveiled a new 220-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. The team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, just saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.