Event Assistant (Seasonal)

This position is responsible for promoting Blaze at various events including St. Paul Saints games, parades, and other community festivals.  

Must be available to work evenings and weekends – specifically during the 2026 St. Paul Saints game schedule. Hours vary week to week based on event calendar; flexibility is preferred.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent Blaze at community events as a brand ambassador 
• Support event execution, including setup, distributing promotional materials, capturing photos and video, and providing post-event insights 
• Transport and organize event materials  
• Interact with public by discussing Blaze products and services 
• Provide administrative support to marketing department as needed 

Other Duties

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control 
• Exhibit Blaze’s Core Values: Better Lives, Thoughtfully Compassionate, Minnesota’s Best, and Give Back  
• Regular and predictable attendance 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support effective department operation. May wear mascot costume.  

Requirements

Experience/Education/Certifications/Licenses 

• Minimum High School degree or equivalent 
• Minimum one year experience in customer service or equivalent  

Demonstrated Knowledge

Ability to:  

• Problem solve 
• Handle details 
• Adapt to change 
• Learn to time keep on phone 
• Engaging conversational skills are desired. Work involves being a Blaze ambassador by interacting closely with members, potential new members, and individuals both inside and outside of the credit union.  

Communication Skills

Ability to interact/respond to members/staff to problem solve based on a general ‘script’; written communications are based on templates but can be modified. Engaging conversational communication skills are desired. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand; interact with internal staff and public in person and on the phone; travel to designated sites. 
• Must be able to walk and stand for several hours at a time, lift up to 40 pounds, bend, with the ability to work outside in rain, cold or heat. 
• Opportunities to wear mascot costume – must be able to safely handle the weight of the costume and its confines. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere, and we encourage diverse applicant depth and breadth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We are committed to providing salary information for all open positions. Compensation for this position is $21/hour.