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GENERAL MANAGER
Vermont Lake Monsters
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Vermont Lake Monsters are the newest members of The Futures League and are located in Burlington, Vermont. They play all their home games at Centennial Field and have garnered National and International acclaim for their ballpark fan experience and world-famous mascot Champ. This is a very unique opportunity.

MAIN DUTIES

  • Oversee Operation of Franchise
  • Oversee Sales: Corporate & Groups
  • Run Day to Day Operations in Office and at Stadium
  • Stadium OperationsHuman Resource and Payroll

OVERSEE

  • Ticketing
  • Concessions
  • Merchandise
  • Marketing
  • Gameday Operations
  • Head Groundskeeper
1. Oversee Operation of Franchise
– Oversee the overall business operation of the franchise and ensure its success
– Oversee all front office employees
– Hold employees accountable for following their specific duties
– Serve as a spokesman for club
 
2. Finance
– Directly oversee the club’s financial success
– Determine the daily and long-term cash flow position
– Responsible for weekly check run and signing checks
– Set team and department budgets with approval from ownership
– Institute cash controls for gameday receipts and money room cash count
– Ensure cash accounts reconcile at end of month and year
3. Stadium Operations
– Ensure that the stadium is safe and clean for fans, employees, and teams
– Coordinate with the University of Vermont to ensure all permits and facility equipment is operational and up to date
– Schedule all police security through Burlington Police Department for onsite gameday presence and traffic flow post-game
– Schedule EMT for every home game and police coverage
– Develop weekly, monthly, and yearly calendar for stadium repairs and cleaning projects
– Oversee Maintenance Supervisors or outside contractors on stadium repair projects
– Perform pre-game walkthrough of stadium to ensure it’s ready for event
 
4. Human Resources and Payroll
– Resolve any HR issues or disputes for employees
– Process bi-weekly payroll for front office and gameday staff
– Ensure all new employees are added to payroll agency, time and labor system, and employee database
– Determine gameday staffing levels based on need for event balancing quality customer service and payroll costs
 
5. IT
– Oversee IT infrastructure
– Ensure website domain and email accounts are renewed and operational
– Determine short and long-term technology needs
– Keep separate networks for front office & operational needs, from clubhouse and press box networks
– Hire outside IT firm for large projects and troubleshooting
 
6. Sales
– Oversee sales staff and inventory
– Actively seek out new forms of sponsorship
– Work toward selling largest forms of sponsorship such as naming rights and season sponsorships
– Approve all sales proposals prior to presentation to clients and approve all sales contracts
 

OVERSEE

7. Ticketing
8. Concessions
9. Merchandise
10. Marketing
11. Gameday Operations
12. Head Groundskeeper

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to cjk@vermontlakemonsters.com