Events Coordinator

Job Description

Position Summary:

At the direction of the Executive Director of the Boca Raton Bowl, the Events Coordinator will be responsible for oversight of various aspects of the Boca Raton Bowl and ancillary bowl events as assigned. Functions will include, but are not limited to, operational, administrative and logistical aspects related to the execution of multiple bowl related events, pre-event planning and post-event evaluation, sales support, event coordination and administrative responsibilities. This position may also have responsibilities on other ESPN events and business functions, as assigned.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and coordinate annual events associated with the
organization
• Directly manage office personnel and volunteers
• Act as a community liaison with city and county partners, sponsors, hotels , venues, conferences, schools and their stakeholders
• Support sales and marketing initiatives
• Administrative liaison to Charlotte and Bristol offices
• Conceptualize and implement social media plans
• Other event s and duties, as assigned

Qualifications:
• Experience in a professional setting which includes event management duties
• Strong computer skills including knowledge and use of all Microsoft office and graphics programs
• Advanced understanding of social media platforms and demonstrated experience
• Professional phone presence and in-person demeanor
• Highly detail oriented and organized

Preferred Qualifications:
• 1 year of experience in a sport- or event-related capacity including a professional team, local organizing committee, convention & visitors bureau, athletic department or other related business
• Experience in marketing and understanding of event operations.
• Good presentation skills
• Understanding of college football, basketball, and the college bowl system
• Strong knowledge of ticket sales and corporate sales

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Business, Sports Management, or other related field.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw2n3j-18-188-176-130-42 in your application.