Events Coordinator- Mike Jacob Sports Park

The Sports Facilities Companies•Tucson, AZ

5d•$40,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mike Jacob Sports Park is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Tucson, AZ. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Mike Jacob Sports Park is a managed facility by MJS SFM, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Requirements

Experience in managing staff to effectively execute a successful event.
Proven success in managing multiple events at one time.
Knowledge of sound, lighting, and video operation.
Knowledge of supervisory principles, with an emphasis on working with and training part-time operations Team Members.
Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and organization.
Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency.
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours) and regular attendance necessary; nights & weekends are required for this position.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Must have excellent guest service skills.
Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Ability to remain calm and focused in difficult and stressful situations.
Must be respectful and friendly to clients, members, guests, visitors, and Team Members.
Must take personal initiative for the betterment of the team and facility.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years' experience in event management is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, hospitality, event planning, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison to clients/rights holders/promoters during rentals, concerts, and non-athletic events.
Work closely with internal departments to successfully accomplish responsibilities.
Assist in the coordination of the operational aspects of events, athletic events and non-athletic events, sports and non-sports events, and concerts throughout entire complex.
Communicate with clients throughout every aspect of an event/program/rental.
Assist in helping manage sponsor deliverables relative to events that we host.
Develop and monitor event timelines.
Help secure entertainment & vendors for the events.
Work with Event Staff and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
Help coordinate the timing of event changeovers with the Operations Team.
Assist with maintaining and controlling inventory of supplies and/or equipment used for events.
When requested, assist with/recommend hiring decisions; and perform training, scheduling, and supervision of facility operations Team Members.
Perform the role of Manager on Duty (MOD) when scheduled.
Request, coordinate, and execute event-day cleaning duties as needed.
Execute venue setup and tear-down duties as needed.
Provide premier customer service to all stakeholders by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure guest satisfaction at an excellent level/standard.
Help execute various small-and large-scale sporting events for the facility.
Utilize strong knowledge of audio/visual set up and operation.
Perform all additional duties assigned by management.