Seasonal Assistant, Event Strategy & Experience

Atlanta Hawks • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the planning and execution of a wide range of events, including large-scale initiatives, Season Ticket Member and Corporate Partner functions, and Premium Member experiences. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, vendors, venues, and event materials; assisting with sales tracking and ROI analysis; and contributing to the development of new sales opportunities. The role also involves preparing event documentation, managing décor and signage, and supporting guest experience and event flow.

Requirements

• Academic and/or Work experiences related to one or more of the following: Sports Management or Marketing, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Event Management/Marketing, or Business Management/Administration.
• Previous event planning, logistics, and/or event management experience preferred.
• Previous experience in ideating objectives, goals, and opportunities related to Sales.
• Must be organized, creative, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Keynote, PowerPoint, Photoshop and/or Illustrator, and basic event planning software.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must live and work out of the Atlanta, GA area.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of events, including large-scale initiatives, Season Ticket Member and Corporate Partner functions, prospecting, and Premium Member events.
• Assist the team with identifying and supporting objectives and opportunities that enhance the Member and Partner Experience.
• Assist with coordinating vendors and venues as needed for events.
• Help submit requests for event support and resources.
• Provide input and support in developing new sales opportunities.
• Assist with tracking sales, event ROI, and maintaining the event calendar.
• Support the coordination of select Corporate Partner, Suite, and Membership events and programs.
• Assist with tracking and organizing event décor, signage, and storage spaces.
• Support event logistics, including RSVPs, check-in lists, décor, guest needs, and schedules.
• Assist with preparing event documents such as run-of-shows, overviews, recaps, budgets, and performance summaries.
• Help transport event materials such as signage, décor, and branded assets to event sites.
• Capture meeting notes and communicate post-meeting action items.
• Maintain and update the client event photo database.
• Research Season Ticket benefits and industry trends across the NBA and other professional sports leagues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed