Event Operations Coordinator

Oklahoma City Thunder•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Operations Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of internal turnkey events and organizational event initiatives. This role serves as an operational partner to internal departments, coordinating event intake, planning, logistics and execution while helping create additional capacity within the Events team. The position oversees the event intake and request process, ensuring needs are captured, prioritized, and planned effectively. The role also supports event forecasting, resource planning, and process standardization to create an efficient and service-oriented approach as organizational event needs continue to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or equivalent relevant experience
Two or more years of experience in event coordination, event operations, community outreach, or a related area
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
A valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning and execution of internal turnkey events and departmental event requests
Support resource planning and cross-functional event calendars to help align organizational event needs
Oversee the event intake process while conducting planning meetings with internal departments to identify upcoming needs and improve event forecasting
Develop and maintain event planning tools, timelines, and operational processes that support consistency and efficient execution
Track event outcomes through post-event recaps and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and future
Perform other duties as assigned