About this role
The Best Players Need the Best People.
Responsible for assisting the Event Services Manager with hospitality, volunteers, sponsorship activation and client services.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduating senior or graduate student in an accredited four-year college or university or currently possess a bachelor’s degree
- Sports Marketing/Management, Marketing, Management, Communications or comparable liberal arts majors preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Public relations skills and ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, corporate clients, club members and general public
- Must take initiative, operate proactively and think independently in project management and problem solving
- Capacity to work on several projects simultaneously
- Self-discipline with schedule and time management
- Organization, attention to detail and follow-through are crucial
- Strong computer skills
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Communication and public relations with corporate clients and / or volunteers
- Assist with execution of the Pro-Am and Honorary Observer programs
- Client services during tournament week which may include client interaction
- Assist with marketing campaign, working with local partners to promote the event
- Actively participate in event pre-planning & logistics
- Recruit volunteers through local charities and community organizations
- Assist with the volunteer database system
- Assist the volunteer leadership with communication and scheduling
- Manage volunteer uniform distribution & training sessions
- Assist with Tournament’s grassroots marketing campaign, working with local partners to promote the event
- Special projects or other duties as assigned