Internship Fair Takes Place at Segra Park January 19

 

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a pair of internship fairs Wednesday, January 19 from 9:30 am-11:30 am and 2:30 pm-4:30 pm. The team will take resumes for internships to be filled during the 2022 season at the fairs. After reviewing the resumes, the Fireflies will contact applicants the week following the fair.

Both sessions are drop-in sessions. All college students searching for internships are able to visit the fair without an appointment for either session. Students should come prepared with resumes and dressed professionally for interviews.

The internship programs with the Fireflies are built to satisfy any university credit requirements that may be needed to graduate. Non-students can also apply for the learning experience.

There are two classes of internship that need to be filled: entry level and a limited number of specialized internships.

The entry level internships available include:

· Promo Team
· Stadium Operations
· Food and Beverage
· Concessions and Commissary
· Catering

The Specialized internships available are:

· TV Broadcast
· Sports Turf
· Premium Suites
· Food and Beverage
· Ticketing
· Promotions

If you can’t make it to the internship fair, but would still like to join the Fireflies team, the internships are posted here.

For more information about the 2022 Fireflies season, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

Fireflies Host Annual Job Fair January 22

 

COLUMBIA, SC – COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair at Segra Park Saturday, January 22 from 10 am to 2 pm. The team is looking to fill approximately 300 seasonal and part-time positions for the upcoming season.

“Seasonal and part-time workers are a critical part of our game day operations at Segra Park,” said President Brad Shank. “Our game day team is such an important part of providing our fans with a fantastic experience every time they come through the gates.”

The Fireflies will be hiring positions in the following departments:

· Ballpark Operations

· Food and Beverage

· Ticketing

· Marketing

· Merchandise

· Fan Engagement

New applicants are encouraged to download an application at ColumbiaFireflies.com (found under the ‘About Us’ and ‘Employment’ tabs) and bring it with them to the job fair.

Returning applicants are encouraged to download the returning employee application, which can also be found at ColumbiaFireflies.com (under the ‘About Us’ and ‘Employment’ tabs), and bring it with them to the job fair.

Anyone who is unable to attend the job fair is encouraged to scan and email his or her application to [email protected].

The Columbia Fireflies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

Storm Chasers to participate in “Homers That Help” charity campaign during Triple-A Final Stretch

 

PAPILLION, Neb. – Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday a charitable component to the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch that will benefit 501(c)3 charities in each Triple-A city.

The Omaha Storm Chasers have partnered with B&B Sports Academy, a community-based athletic center in Omaha that builds body, mind, and character of young people, including at-risk youth in need of positive, structured activities. Opened in October of 2013, B&B Sports Academy was created by world champion boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford and Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, both Omaha natives.

For each home run hit by the Storm Chasers during the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch (home and road), Minor League Baseball will donate $50 to B&B Sports Academy. Minor League Baseball is also donating to charities of choice for the other 29 Triple-A teams. The team that hits the most home runs during the Triple-A Final Stretch will also generate an extra $5,000 donation to their charity.

“We’re excited to be able to able to give back to our community and grateful to Minor League Baseball for creating this charity campaign,” Storm Chasers Vice President and General Manager Laurie Schlender said. “B&B Sports Academy does great work for youth in the Omaha metro and we’re proud to be able to help support their programs and initiatives.”

“Minor League Baseball teams have long been great community partners, and we are pleased to make a donation to each of these local charities on behalf of our Triple-A teams for their performance during the Triple-A Final Stretch,” said Major League Baseball’s Vice President, Minor League Operations and Development, Peter Woodfork. “These charities provide a variety of valuable services to their community, and it is our honor to recognize their efforts.”

The Storm Chasers hit 207 home runs during the 120-game regular season, the most in Minor League Baseball. Omaha has hit at least one home run in 95 games and at least two home runs in 57 games, including each of the last five. The Storm Chasers have averaged a franchise-record 1.73 home runs per game in 2021.

The Storm Chasers begin the Triple-A Final Stretch on Wednesday, beginning a five-game series against the Indianapolis Indians (PIT) at Werner Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. CT with the Sarpy County Tourism Pregame Show on 1180 The Zone.

A special ticket package for the Triple-A Final Stretch—which includes the final five home games of the 2021 season from Sept. 22-Sept. 26—is available now. For tickets and more information, visit omahastormchasers.com or call the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100 and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Storm Chasers and Union Omaha Announce Hurricane Ida Relief Drive

 

The Omaha Storm Chasers and Union Omaha announced today the launch of the Hurricane Ida Relief Drive which will collect essential items to be distributed to those affected by Hurricane Ida. The drive is set to begin on Saturday, September 11 at the Union Omaha soccer match at Werner Park and concludes following the Storm Chasers home game on September 19.

The Storm Chasers and Union Omaha have partnered with NRG Media and Werner Enterprises to help spread the word and get the donated items transported to High Voltage, a New Orleans based non-profit providing programs and support to the local New Orleans area. All items can be donated at Werner Park during designated drop off windows:

Sat., Sept. 11 – 4-7:30pm, Union Omaha game

Tues., Sept. 14 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Wed., Sept. 15 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Thurs., Sept. 16 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Fri., Sept. 17 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Sat., Sept. 18 – 4-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Sun., Sept. 19 – 11:30am-1:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Below is a list of recommended items to be donated:

Baby Diapers Adult Diapers Wipes Hand Sanitizer

Toilet Paper Toiletries Dish Soap Paper Towels

Zip-lock Bags Manual Can Openers First Aid Kits Bug Spray

Roofing Nails w/Tabs Roofing Nails Shingles Tar Paper

Screws Lumber 5-gal Buckets Tarps

Batteries Flashlights Work Gloves Brooms

Push Brooms Dust Pans Disposable Plates & Utensils

Non-perishable Food Heavy Duty Garbage Bags

Tickets are not required to make a donation of items to the drive.

Submit Your Favorite Teacher for a Neon Apple Award

 

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with T-Mobile to present the first ever Neon Apple Awards. Three Midlands teachers, one elementary, one middle and one high school teacher, will be selected to win the honor on Teacher Appreciation Night presented by T-Mobile at Segra Park August 12. The Fireflies are asking fans to nominate their favorite teachers in the Midlands for the award.

Winning teachers will be recognized during the game and will receive two complimentary tickets to the August 12 game at Segra Park plus a monetary donation from T-Mobile to go towards classroom supplies needed for the upcoming school year.

“Teachers are a critical piece of the very fabric of our community and we are proud to partner with T-Mobile on presenting the first ever Neon Apple Awards,” said Fireflies Director of Marketing Ashlie DeCarlo. “This is a great opportunity to honor our classroom heroes at Segra Park and we are looking forward to.”

Fans can submit nominations for their favorite teacher online here. Nominations for the award must be submitted by end of day Sunday, August 8. Winners will be contacted by a Fireflies staff member on Monday, August 9.

Any teacher who attends the game on August 12 will be able to show their school ID at Guest Services to receive a gift from the Fireflies for their contributions to their students and our community. For tickets to the Fireflies game August 12 against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, please visit FirefliesTickets.com.

Pride Night on tap for Thursday, June 24

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies’ inaugural Pride Night will be on Thursday, June 24 at Segra Park.

Pride Night – now two years in the making after the cancellation of the 2020 season – is a night of inclusion, celebration and reaffirmation that Segra Park is a welcoming place for all people.

“Segra Park was built by our community and for our community… our entire community,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “Columbia has a robust, active LBGTQ+ community and the Fireflies have many fans within that community. Columbia Fireflies baseball is truly ‘Fun for ALL.’”

The Fireflies have partnered on Pride Night with five local Pride Partner organizations that do amazing work in the community. SC Pride, South Carolina Black Pride, the Harriet Hancock Center, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Columbia Center) and PALSS – Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services.

“Events like Pride Night at Fireflies really help to bring awareness of LGBT issues to more mainstream — and often under-represented — audiences,” said SC Pride President Jeff March. “It’s important that our allies — no matter who they are — step up to help show that LGBT issues are human issues. We are your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers, and we are as much a part of every facet of society as anyone else.”

Each of the five Pride Partners will have a table on the stadium concourse to share information about their programs and goals; they will also be distributing one of five exclusive Fireflies Pride buttons to fans. Please be sure to visit all five tables to collect the entire series. All buttons are free and quantities are limited.

“Harriet Hancock Center is so proud to be a part of an event that supports the LGBTQ community,” said Harriet Hancock Center Board President Kimmah Dozier-Burt. “Pride Night with the Fireflies offers the community a much-needed opportunity to reconnect, celebrate Pride together, and to collectively root for the home team!”

The Fireflies will be auctioning off a full set of custom Fireflies Pride jerseys during the game, with 100% of the proceeds being donated evenly to each of our five Pride Partners.

The Fireflies will also be selling their Pride t-shirts and caps throughout the day and will be donating 20% of the net proceeds to our Pride Partners.

“We are excited to be a part of this beautiful historic moment,” said South Carolina Black Pride President and CEO Darius Jones. “Celebrating Pride Month with the Columbia Fireflies at Segra Park is not just beautiful but historic too. It proves that SC has come a long way, and it brings visibility to LGBTQ+ athletics.”

In addition to the fundraising opportunities above, the Kansas City Royals have also pledged to donate an additional $1,000 to each of our Pride Partners to help further their work in our community.

Billy Bean, who serves at MLB as Vice-President & Special Assistant to the Commissioner, has sent a welcome video to Fireflies fans to kick off the Pride Night festivities. As a senior advisor to Commissioner Manfred, his role focuses on player education, LGBTQ inclusion, and social justice initiatives. Bean played in the Major Leagues from 1987-1995 and, in 1999, was just the second Major Leaguer to come out publicly as gay.

“I’m incredibly proud of the Columbia Fireflies for the comprehensive effort they’re making to reach out and support their LGBTQ fans,” said Bean. “Pride Night on June 24th is going to be a great day at Segra Park. I truly appreciate the inclusive message the club is setting for all of minor league baseball.”

Tickets for Pride Night on June 24 are available here.

Season ticket memberships for the 2021 season are still available for purchase. Memberships start as low as $70. Partial plans are now available to purchase in the Bullpen Boxes. To reserve your seats, contact the Fireflies Box Office at 803-726-4487 or visit The Fireflies Box Office at Segra Park.

For more information about the upcoming Fireflies season or other events at Segra Park, visit www.ColumbiaFireflies.com.

First Responder ‘Hero of the Inning’ Nominations Open

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies are hosting First Responders Night sponsored by T-Mobile on Thursday, June 17 at 7:05pm. During the game, the Fireflies will honor eight local first responders and are looking for fans to nominate their favorite first responder for in-game recognition online here. Those selected as “Heroes of the Inning” will be contacted directly by a Fireflies representative.

Nominations are open to any EMS, firefighter or police officer to be recognized in-between innings. When submitting nominations, please have a photo of the honoree and a short bio available. Honorees chosen will be given two free tickets to Thursday night’s game.

Similar nominations will be made available later in the season for frontline works and teachers.

For tickets and more information about upcoming Columbia Fireflies games, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

The Fireflies Play Host to Early Juneteenth Event

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will host an early Juneteenth event, showing Black Panther on the videoboard June 12 at 7:30 pm. The event is a free community event presented by the Columbia office of Ogletree Deakins.

Black Panther is a 2018 film starring South Carolina-native Chadwick Boseman as King T’Challa of Wakanda. The story picks up as T’Challa becomes the king of Wakanda and fights to keep the nation a secret from the outside world while battling demons from the country’s past. The Ryan Coogler film won three Oscars along with countless other awards from the Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA Awards. Boseman lost his battle with cancer in August of 2020.

According to the Columbia Office’s Juneteenth Event Committee, “As part of our firm’s initiative to bring attention to Juneteenth across our more than 40 offices throughout the United States, we are excited that the Columbia office can partner with our neighbors at Segra Park to provide a free public showing of Black Panther. We hope that, in addition to a nice night out for a great movie at the ballpark, we can bring attention to the Juneteenth holiday, one of, if not the, oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.”

“Juneteenth is a celebration recognizing the end of slavery in the United States,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “We are excited to partner with our neighbors at Ogletree Deakins to open the ballpark for the screening of Black Panther – a powerful film telling the story of a Black superhero committed to preserving freedom and independence.”

Gates for the event open at 6:30 pm and show time is at 7:30 pm. Concession stands will be open at the ballpark. Segra Park is a cashless facility, but all major credit cards will be accepted.

“The Fireflies Juneteenth celebration continues on June 19 and June 20 at Segra Park,” added Katz. “Our Negro League Celebration will honor the legacy of the trailblazers of the game, and will feature the Newark Eagles (Fireflies) vs the Chattanooga Choo Choos (GreenJackets).”

Segra Park operates under a Clear Bag Policy. Bags that are not clear will not be permitted into the stadium. The Fireflies Clear Bag Policy closely matches those already in place at all NFL stadiums and many NCAA sporting events. This policy also closely matches the policy in place for all Gamecock sporting events and concerts at Colonial Life Arena, with minor adjustments for families. The Clear Bag Policy is in place to provide a safer environment at events and should significantly expedite fan entry into Segra Park.

Each fan is allowed to bring one clear bag into Segra Park that conform to the following restrictions:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ — A logo no larger than 4.5″ x 3.4″ can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ — approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
  • Medically necessary items (after proper inspection and tagging)

Fans can reserve their free tickets by going to FirefliesTickets.com.

NATURALS NOW SCHEDULING FUNDRAISING GAMES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 

 

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are now scheduling 2021 fundraising games for school groups, sports teams, performance groups, and non-profits.Supporters will get to attend a Naturals game and the organization will get to keep a large portion of their ticket sales.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are proud to continue to have a positive impact on Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding communities as over one million dollars has been raised for participating groups since the start of the 2010 season through the team’s fundraising program.

In addition to the funds raised, the Naturals Community Partners Program Presented by Rich Products Corporation, gives non-profits the platform to promote their cause for free at Naturals games throughout the season.

In addition to in-stadium fundraising programs, the Naturals also help out local events through donations and mascot appearances.

Visit www.nwanaturals.com, call us at (479) 927-4076, or email [email protected] to learn more about the Naturals fundraising program.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will return to Arvest Ballpark tomorrow night – Tuesday, May 25th – to face the San Antonio Missions (Double-A Padres), which begins a stretch of 12 home games in 13 days.

The Naturals are the Double-A Central Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including tickets, group events and more, visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.

Fireflies Team Up with Prisma Health on In-Game Vaccination Site

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they have partnered with Prisma Health to administer COVID-19 vaccinations at Segra Park during the 2021 baseball season.

Fans who wish to be vaccinated can get their first shot at a Fireflies game on Friday, May 28 or Saturday, May 29. The vaccine will be administered inside the ballpark, along the concourse by the Crescent Patio in right field, to all fans wishing to receive the vaccines.

The Pfizer vaccine being deployed by Prisma Health has been approved for all South Carolinians ages 12 and over.

Fans do not need to pre-register to get their first shot; walk-up appointments will be accepted. Vaccines can be administered by Prisma Health clinical staff at any point from the opening of gates on each night until the vaccination site shuts down at the end of the seventh inning.

“This is a great opportunity for fans that may not yet have gotten their vaccination to get theirs in a very unique, festive atmosphere,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “Our thanks go out to Prisma Health for affording our fans who wish to get a vaccine the opportunity to do so at Segra Park. The Fireflies have chipped in great added benefits – including a free ticket for participating fans to receive their second doses three weeks later.”

Dr. Rick Scott, the chair of the Prisma Health Vaccine Task Force, said, “The Prisma Health team is dedicated to caring for our community during this pandemic and every day. Throughout the entire COVID-19 response, we are proud of everything that our team members, nurses, and physicians have given to help our community. We also are proud of our partnerships with organizations like the Fireflies who are helping us get shot in the arms of our community but there is much left to do!”

Every fan who receives the vaccine at the game on May 28 or 29 will get a free Fireflies hat and a ticket voucher to attend the June 18 or 19 Fireflies game, where they can obtain their second-dose to become fully vaccinated.

Tickets for the May 28 and 29 games are on sale now and can be purchased online at FirefliesTickets.com.

NATURALS TO HOST JOB FAIR FOR PART-TIME, GAME DAY POSITIONS ON FRIDAY, MAY 21ST

The Naturals will be accepting applications and conducting interviews at Arvest Ballpark from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals have announced that they will be hosting a Job Fair on the concourse at Arvest Ballpark on Friday, May 21st from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for part-time, Game Day positions that are available for the 2021 season. Interested applicants can enter the ballpark through the main gates while the interviews will be conducted on the concourse, weather permitting.

Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on May 21st, the Naturals organization will be taking applications and conducting on-site interviews for part-time, Gameday associates who, if selected, will be instrumental in assisting the front office during this season of Naturals baseball at Arvest Ballpark.

The organization is seeking individuals that, if hired, will continue the tradition of providing top-notch customer service to each and every fan that visits Arvest Ballpark during the season. Applicants that attend the Job Fair are encouraged to fill out applications for the Naturals and Patina Restaurant Group, the official ballpark caterer, to increase potential for hire this season.

Details of some of the available positions are listed below and additional information can be obtained by calling (479) 927-4900. People that are unable to make the job fair on Friday, May 21st can stop out at our Administrative Offices at Arvest Ballpark between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to fill out an application.

Parking Attendants

Naturals Parking Attendants are the front-line employees of our Gameday Associate Customer Service Team. Parking attendants are asked to process cash transactions and make change as needed.

Ticket Scanner

Ticket Scanners are the second interaction a fan has and should welcome the fans with enthusiasm. All Ticket Scanners will be trained in the use of the hand-held scanner and Naturals Policies. Applicant must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Kids Zone Attendant

The Kids Zone area is for kids 12 years and younger. Attendants are responsible for ensuring all children play safely while having fun. Area includes inflatables, kids train, mini-golf course and wiffle ball field.

Mascot

Engaging, enthusiastic individual that will act out the character of the Naturals mascots “Strike” and “Sinker”. Perform at all (or majority of) home games at Arvest Ballpark and some community appearances, as requested. Must be able to be active for 2-3 hours in costume and have a willingness to show your personality through the characters. Training and a script for each game is provided, and a handler is also assigned to help with crowd control and getting mascots from place to place.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. They play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including ticket options, promotions, groups, visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.

Fireflies Search for 2021 National Anthem Performers

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies today announced that fans can now audition to perform the National Anthem for Fireflies regular season home games in 2021. The Fireflies are seeking soloists and groups of all ages to perform the Anthem.

Auditions will not be in-person in 2021, as they have been in years past, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Instead, those interested in auditioning can submit their audition tape online at ColumbiaFireflies.com. Those who have performed in the past must audition again.

Audition tapes must be submitted online via ColumbiaFireflies.com by the end of the day on Sunday, April 18**th**.

The Fireflies host 60 home games between May 11 and September 16. Performances during the season are not guaranteed to everyone that auditions. Those that are selected to perform will receive four complimentary tickets to the game for the night of their performance. If anyone has any questions or concerns, they may email Halle West at [email protected].

For more information about the upcoming 2021 season, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

Fireflies to Host MLB Youth Skills Competition & Home Run Derby

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will host two Major League Baseball Youth Competitions at Segra Park in April: The Pitch, Hit and Run Competition and the Jr. Home Run Derby. Both competitions are the official youth competitions of Major League Baseball and are a fun and exciting way for youth players to showcase their abilities locally, regionally and nationally.

The Pitch Hit and Run presented by MLB Network Competition will take place Sunday, April 18 and the Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby will take place Sunday, April 25. Both competitions will be open to children under 14-years-old and registration is free for both events.

Children can participate in both events but must register separately for both individual events. Children who are not registered for the event through the official MLB registration link will not be eligible to advance to the regional competition.

The Pitch Hit and Run Competition presented by MLB Network Competition will be divided between boys and girls and further divided into four age divisions: 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old, 11-12 years old and 13-14 years old. Winners of the local competition held at Segra Park in each gender and age range will have the opportunity to advance through three levels of competition, ultimately culminating in the Finals during the Major League Baseball World Series.

Participants can register for the Pitch, Hit and Run online here. All participants should bring age verification, such as a copy of a birth certificate or something similar, to the competition.

The Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby divides boys and girls into two age divisions, 12 and under and 14 and under. Champions from both divisions will move through a Regional Level prior to having an opportunity to compete at the finals during MLB All-Star Week.

Participants can register for the Jr. Home Run Derby online here. All participants should bring age verification, such as a copy of a birth certificate or something similar, to the competition.

Each event will begin at 11am on their respective day. Participants will be put into 30-minute time slots throughout the day in order to limit the number of people on-field and in the ballpark at one time. All participants who have registered for the event will be contacted one week prior to the event to select what time slot would work best for them. Each 30-minute time slot will be limited to 10 kids.

Families are invited to watch their child participate in the competitions but will not be allowed on field. Non-participants will be required to wear masks at all times and are expected to practice social distancing both when seated and when walking on the concourse.

For questions about either event, please contact Nick Spano by email at [email protected].

Fireflies to Host Job Fair March 20

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies will host a job fair to fill seasonal gameday positions that remain open for the 2021 season. The job fair will take place at Segra Park on Saturday, March 20 beginning at 1pm and concluding at 4pm.

Gameday positions that remain open for hiring for the 2021 season include:

· Parking Staff

· Ushers

· Ticketing Staff

o Box Office Staff

o Ticket Scanners

· Cleaning Crew Staff

· Kids Zone Attendants

· Merchandise/Team Store Staff

· Grounds Crew Staff

· Video Production Team

· Food and Beverage Staff

o Cashiers

o Runners

o Cooks

o Dish Washers

o Bartenders

o Picnic Attendants

o Kitchen Staff

Interviews will take place on the spot for the above positions. Everyone interested in applying is encouraged to attend.

To limit person-to-person contact, applicants are encouraged to fill out an application online in advance of the job fair. The online part time seasonal employment application can be found on ColumbiaFireflies.com under the employment tab. Applications will be available on site during the job fair for those unable to fill out their application in advance.

Applications will not be distributed or accepted at the Fireflies front office. Everyone interested in applying must attend the job fair or fill out an application online.

Returning employees do not need to attend the job fair but will need to fill out the online employment application.

All interviews will be conducted outside at Segra Park and the event will go on rain or shine. All those who attend the fair will be expected to wear a facial covering at all times and the event will follow all social distancing protocols. Hand sanitizing stations will be placed around the concourse.

Columbia Fireflies is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age (as required by law), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.

For more information about the Columbia Fireflies and the 2021 season, visit columbiafireflies.com.

Storm Chasers Announce Thank You Tuesdays presented by Atlas MedStaff

 

PAPILLION, Neb. — The Omaha Storm Chasers are proud to announce a weekly initiative during the 2021 season to celebrate frontline and essential workers. Each Tuesday home game at Werner Park will be a Thank You Tuesday presented by Atlas MedStaff, designed to welcome and honor a specific frontline or essential industry and share stories of that industry’s heroes in the Omaha metro area.

Each of the 12 Tuesday home games will be dedicated to a specific group of frontline or essential workers. That group will be recognized on the video board during the game and have a representative throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

“We cannot fully express how grateful we are for our essential and frontline workers and the sacrifices they make to keep everyone healthy, safe, and moving forward,” Storm Chasers Promotions and Game Operations manager Rachel Rea said. “We hope each Thank You Tuesday is a start in honoring their commitment to the well-being of our community. We also want to give our fans a chance to participate in sharing our appreciation by nominating their friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors for special recognition as heroes in our community. We look forward to celebrating all these incredible people and thanking them for the hard work they do every day.

Categories for frontline and essential industries to be celebrated include, but are not limited to: Food Service, Utility and Construction, Healthcare, Emergency Response, Sanitation and Postal, Law Enforcement and Military, Caregivers and Educators, Residential/Commercial Facility, Transportation and Warehouse, Financial/Insurance, Information Technology, and Government and Community.

Fans are encouraged to nominate individual frontline or essential heroes for special recognition by filling out this nomination form.

The Omaha Storm Chasers are scheduled to begin the 2021 season on April 6 at Toledo before welcoming fans to Werner Park for the home opener on April 13 vs. St. Paul. The full 2021 schedule can be found here.

For more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.