IPTAY Hospitality
Established in 1934 to give Clemson University's athletic program the support it needed, IPTAY (letters initially standing for "I pay ten a year") has become one of nation's most successful athletic fundraising organizations. IPTAY donors provide millions of dollars in scholarships for student athletes and non-student athletes alike. The organization has also provided substantial support for programs and facilities that help Clemson Athletics continue to remain among the best in college sports. There are more than 17,000 active members of IPTAY around the country who devote time and money to support Clemson Athletics, and they are passionate about their Tigers!
IPTAY Hospitality serves Clemson's most dedicated donors on the most exciting days of the year for Tigers, GAME DAYS! And it's our dedicated team of FANGINEERS that make game days happen.
IPTAY Hospitality Employment
Thank you for your interest in becoming an IPTAY Hospitality FANGINEER - we’re sure you have many questions about the team, and we hope to answer most of those below. Let’s get started…
Who Are We Hiring?
IPTAY Hospitality is looking for service-minded individuals to join us in engineering the game day experiences in the premium areas of Memorial Stadium for the 2021 Clemson Football season and in Littlejohn Coliseum for the 2021-22 Clemson Men's Basketball season.
What Do We Do?
IPTAY Hospitality FANGINEERS play a vital role in the success of the premium seating operation for Clemson Athletics.
FANGINEERS serve as attendants and goodwill ambassadors to individuals, families, and companies that have purchased tickets to premium seating areas while maintaining the operational policies of each space. FANGINEERS are liaisons between premium area patrons, catering attendants, maintenance staff, custodial attendants, IPTAY staff members, and Clemson Athletics personnel.
Company Background: IPTAY Hospitality is Colonnade Group's management office at Clemson. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Colonnade Group is a national leader in collegiate entertainment and sports production recognized for its exceptional customer service in managing premium spaces, as well as its unique ability to build engaging and interactive fan experiences. Colonnade is a division of REVELxp, a portfolio company of Teall Capital Partners that is revolutionizing the sports and entertainment industry by reimagining game day and redefining non-game day experiences. In addition to Clemson, Colonnade oversees premium seating and hospitality at Alabama, ECU, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Jacksonville State, Mississippi State, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
Where Do We Operate?
IPTAY Hospitality manages premium seating operations at Memorial Stadium, Littlejohn Coliseum, and Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
When Do You Work?
FOOTBALL GAMES: FANGINEERS are required to work ALL SIX home games.
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Games require 8-10 hours each game day, with the team arriving at least three hours before kickoff and staying up to two hours after the game ends.
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Positions include suite attendants, club attendants, locker attendants, and floor captains, along with other duties as assigned.
*Most kickoff times are TBA until the week of the game, so we ask that you make yourself available for the entire day.*
FOOTBALL STOCKING & GAME PREP: FANGINEERS are needed to assist donors with stocking suites and club lockers while helping IPTAY Hospitality staff prepare the premium areas prior to each home game.
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Preseason Stocking — Suite holders and club patrons have a week in August to prepare their suites and stock their club lockers before the season. IPTAY Hospitality also has many items to complete in in advance of the first game. FANGINEERS assist donors and IPTAY Hospitality staff throughout the week.
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In-Season Stocking — FANGINEERS assist donors and IPTAY Hospitality on Thursdays and Fridays before each home game.
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Un-Stocking — After the final home game, FANGINEERS assist donors remove personal belongings and IPTAY Hospitality staff in preparing the premium areas for the offseason.
MEN'S BASKETBALL (optional): A small staff of FANGINEERS work each of the 17-19 home games.
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Games require 3-4 hours each game day, with the team arriving two hours before tipoff and usually working until halftime.
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FANGINEERS greet patrons, wristband, manage the coat closet, and assist with set-up and breakdown of clubs.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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FANGINEERS may have the opportunity to assist IPTAY Hospitality with other events throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
Pay Rate?
First-year FANGINEERS — $9/hour
Returning FANGINEERS — $10/hour
Applications for 2021-22
Applications for available IPTAY Hospitality FANGINEER positions will open on April 1, 2021.
The link to the online application is available HERE!
Application Process
There are a limited number of open FANGINEER positions each fall. Therefore, those interested in working with IPTAY must complete the online application. Because IPTAY Hospitality FANGINEERS are the face of IPTAY and Colonnade on game days, you must commit to the expectations noted below:
FANGINEER Expectations
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Work ALL SIX of Clemson's home football games
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Attend preseason training, or as we like to call it: FANGINEER ACADEMY
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Assist with football stocking and game prep
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Assist with men's basketball games (optional)
*Additional expectations of proper guest service and personal conduct will be communicated at time of hire*
Application Timeline
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March — The online application will open on April 1, 2021!
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April — The online application will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 30. Interviews will take place as applications are submitted.
*The application will remain active after the deadline above. Preference will be given to those who apply before the deadline.*
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May — Final interviews will be conducted in early May. New IPTAY Hospitality FANGINEERS will be offered positions in mid May.
Who Can Apply?
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Anyone with a passion for serving others is welcome to apply!
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Preference will be given to those with an interest or experience in hospitality, event operations, or working in sports.
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IPTAY Hospitality has employed students from Clemson University, Southern Wesleyan University, Tri-County Technical College in addition to members of the greater Clemson community.
*Positions with IPTAY Hospitality will not take hours away from any work-study programs.
Questions?
Click the button below for more information or email Matt at [email protected]