REVELxp - Seasonal Event Coordinator, University of Illinois

REVELxp•Champaign, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

REVELxp is a premier sports hospitality company that partners with college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences. We offer services such as full-service tailgates, premium hospitality events, and exclusive ticket packages. In addition to managing fan experience offerings, we also provide comprehensive hospitality solutions including event staffing, event management, premium hospitality management, and venue installations. REVELxp is growing rapidly and seeks goal-oriented, purpose-driven, high-energy individuals to join the team. The company aims to reimagine and redefine game day with memory-making experiences that ignite fan passion, drive attendance, and build loyalty for sports and entertainment brands. REVELxp believes sports play a powerful, community-building part in society and works to amplify the social experience around gameday. The fast-paced, fun environment fosters true partnerships with professional sports properties. REVELxp seeks to grow with innovative self-starters who want to be part of reshaping fan experiences across the nation, operating along core values of service, entrepreneurship, and joy.

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for building and nurturing relationships in a dynamic event environment.
Strong organizational skills, with a keen ability to gather and synthesize key information to support effective decision-making.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating poise and adaptability in the face of challenges.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, coupled with a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles and achieving desired outcomes.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g. event materials, signage).
Ability to bend, stoop, and reach.
Manual dexterity to handle event materials and technology.
Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including outdoor spaces.
Good visual acuity and attention to detail.
Ability to travel to event sites, including international, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Revenue and operations-minded individual.
Proven track record of success in event execution and building relationships with key stakeholders across multiple industries.
Experience in live event management.
Super detail-oriented.
Proactive problem solver.
Ability to understand and conceptualize an event plan from an initial, big picture vision down to every minute detail.
Ability to interface with clients, internal operations and manage 3rd party vendors.
Ability to perform efficiently in a high-pressure environment and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Execute premium events at local properties, including the creation of site maps, customer logs, signage, and catering set-ups.
Hire, train, manage, and motivate part-time event game day staff including bellhops, gameday hosts, and security personnel.
Aid in facilitating weekly coordination meetings to align staff members and define game day operational priorities and expectations.
Take charge of various operational processes, including quality control and inventory management, to ensure smooth and efficient event execution.
Update and maintain customer logs to be shared with vendor or operations team for improved communication and service delivery.
Cultivate and nurture relationships with game day vendors, serving as the main point of contact for seamless collaboration and service delivery.
Effectively problem solve before, during, and after events.
Maintain, properly store, and secure assets between events.
Provide excellent customer service onsite, addressing guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the overall guest experience during events.