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Event Associate

Part-time

Dick's Sporting Goods

Amherst, NYPart-time$17–24/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–24/hr
Location
Amherst, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Event Associate supports in-store sports events and DICK’S-sponsored camps, clinics, and programs. The role assists the Field Lead or Coach with programming, athlete participation, community partnerships, and teammate training. It also provides product recommendations and consultative advice, promotes company programs, and helps deliver customer service aligned with the store experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceDetail Orientation

Qualifications

2 Years Customer Service Experience

Full job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW: The Event Associate will be expected to provide thoughtful product recommendations that fit the skill/experience level of each athlete. As the Field Associate you’ll support the Field/Lead Coach for our in-store sport events – both on and off the field. In addition to in-store events, you’ll have the opportunity to assist the lead with DICK’S sponsored camps, clinics and programs – bringing your passion and expertise for sports to our experiential store. The job duties and responsibilities of this role include the following:

  • Responsible for driving the highest level of customer service, ensuring our teammates are driving the DICK’S common purpose and delivering hassle-free, engaging, athlete-first service.

  • Assist the Field Lead/Coach with field programming, guiding our athletes to have fun and participate, safely.

  • Build relationships with local schools, community organizations, sports leagues, home school organizations, to leverage for partnerships and field events.

  • Work with the Community Team to bring clinics, camps, afterschool programming, to the Field.

  • Assist with providing outstanding teammate training and coaching to deliver on the store vision and experience. This could include one-on-one teammate conversations, facilitating group training sessions and conducting role play exercises.

  • Adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

  • Adhere to all loss prevention standards.

  • Promote company programs including warranty sales, Scorecard (loyalty program), private-label credit cards, and other seasonal promotions.

  • Bring to life the power of opinion. Making sure our experience includes product experts who provide consultative advice to our athletes, demonstrating excellent product knowledge.

  • Perform other tasks as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 2 years of customer service experience preferred

  • Customer-service oriented

  • Strong detail orientation

Targeted Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.00. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and position offered. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.

How this job compares

Set against the 77,649 open Customer Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17–24/hr
  • New York median$17–18/hr2,793 hourly ranges
  • US median$17–19/hr34,310 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 17% above the New York median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Customer Service hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 3,765 open Customer Service jobs in New York and 77,649 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Customer Service postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (9,841 postings).
Education
1,390 of the 77,649 open Customer Service jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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