Events Coordinator - Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town

Events Coordinator - Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town

EVENTS COORDINATOR Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town

BAST SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Springfield, MO

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & EVENTS DIRECTOR

STATUS: PART-TIME

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Allison Sports Town is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Springfield, MO. 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.

Allison Sports Town is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Events Coordinator will support the promotion of the destination as a regional sport, conference, trade show, meeting, birthday party and special events location. The execution of responsibilities will be accomplished by working closely with the Director of Business Development & Events, facility staff, event/tournament providers, local businesses and promoting the primary revenue streams through effective marketing and advertising efforts. The position will include supporting the selling sponsorships. They will be evaluated based on KPIs set by management, the successful execution of events, sponsorship sales or assistance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Supporting the management of an events calendar of rental/tournaments booked, listing all facility activities planned
• Communications with all stakeholders of events
• Serve as Manager-On-Duty ("MOD") at events
• Participate in planning/strategic meetings
• Other duties as assigned by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer, marketing professional, or other relevant experience
• Experience working with convention & visitors bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sport and/or convention center
• Experience in promoting, booking, and delivering special events, conferences and meetings
• Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks such as cloud file management or project management
• Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
• Must be a team player and deadline-driven
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent loud noise levels