Seasonal Partnership Activation Coordinator

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Churchill Downs Racetrack seeks a passionate and highly motivated Partnership Activation Coordinator for a Seasonal role. This position is responsible for supporting the Partnership Development and Activation teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to client relations, project management, inter-departmental communication and coordination, contract fulfillment, vendor relations, prospect research, assembling sales decks etc. Dates of Employment: Approximately March 16, 2026 until approximately June 19, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or working to obtain BA, in business, sports administration, or marketing.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with an ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Strategic mindset with strong creative capabilities and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.
Ability to exercise sound business judgment generating effective solutions quickly and/or raising issues to management as necessary.
Team player spirit with an exceptional customer service attitude.
Efficient with Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel.
Experience with social media platforms.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in client services role within the sports and entertainment industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in execution of sponsor promotions and activation, primarily related to 2026 Kentucky Derby Week events
Work closely with the Sr. Manager of Partnership Activation to support all sponsorship activities such as: Contract Fulfillment Sponsor Activation Cross Department Communication Data Tracking Vendor Communication Post-event Proof of Performance
Work with partners to secure and confirm details of sponsorship activation, gathering graphics, print and website materials
Coordinate the implementation of deliverables with other departments
Build relationships with internal and external Churchill Downs constituents
Manage sponsors and vendors on-site with minimal supervision
Work as Partnership Development & Activation team member in assisting as additional requests arise, performing additional duties as assigned
Assist Development team in vetting potential sponsors including research of a brands current initiatives, spends and contacts
General review of data to help form actionable information for Development team to use in future pitches
Ability to work part-time office hours as well as nights and weekends through Kentucky Derby week, as necessary