⚽ CASTING CALL — World Cup Fan Experience | New York, NY (Oculus)
💰 Pay Rates:
• Team Lead: $40/hour
• Brand Ambassador: $35/hour
⭐ July 4th will be paid at 1.5x (holiday rate)
📍 Location: Oculus — New York, NY
📅 Program Dates: July 4 – July 19, 2026
👥 Positions:
• 1 Team Lead
• 5 Brand Ambassadors
🌎 About the Program
This activation is a family-friendly, immersive fan experience designed to celebrate soccer and engage fans of all ages in a high-traffic, high-visibility environment in NYC.
We are looking for talent who are passionate about soccer, knowledgeable about the sport, and excited to bring that energy to life through guest interaction.
⚠️ Team Structure & Availability
This program will consist of two separate teams.
Team 1:
• July 4 – July 7
• July 12 – July 15
Team 2:
• July 8 – July 11
• July 16 – July 19
🚨 Important:
• You must be available for ALL dates within your assigned team
• The schedule is set and cannot be modified
• Talent cannot work both teams
📍 Schedule
Shifts will generally run:
• Brand Ambassadors: ~8 hours/day
• Team Lead: ~9 hours/day
(Final timing will be confirmed closer to event and may vary slightly)
💼 What You’ll Do
• Engage guests in a fun, high-energy, and welcoming manner
• Support interactive soccer-themed activities and fan experiences
• Assist with guest flow and overall activation operations
• Work across multiple stations and responsibilities throughout the day
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing footprint
• Support a fast-paced, high-traffic environment
👤 Ideal Candidate
• Passionate about soccer with strong knowledge of the sport
• Outgoing, engaging, and comfortable interacting with families and kids
• Flexible and team-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in high-volume environments
• Professional, reliable, and high-energy
• Prior event, sports, or experiential marketing experience preferred
👥 Team Lead Requirements
• Prior leadership experience managing event teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to oversee daily operations and support team performance
🔒 Requirements
• Must be able to pass a background check (including sex offender registry screening)
• Must attend one mandatory virtual training session:
June 23 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
OR
June 23 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
• Onsite training will take place on your first scheduled day (arrive early; timing TBD)
🚗 Expenses
Parking will not be reimbursed. Staff are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
📩 How to Apply
Apply via Trusted Herd or the Karma Casting app and include:
• Your availability (specify Team 1 or Team 2)
• Relevant event or sports experience
• Any experience working with kids, families, or fan activations
*Certain positions may require a background screening after a conditional offer of employment. All screenings are conducted in compliance with state and local fair chance laws in partnership with Ascen.*
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