Job Information
Washington Nationals Senior Coordinator, Event Operations in WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia
Description
Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Event Operations, the Senior Coordinator will assist the Ballpark Operations events department with the execution of events at Nationals Park. The Senior Coordinator will primarily serve as the lead operator and point of contact for internal and game-day events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Event Execution
Serve as the operational contact for the majority of internal events at Nationals Park such as training and hiring fairs, community related initiatives, prospecting events, and other additional internal development events.
Execute special events occurring on game days such as special ticket activations, private groups, and other internal related events.
Manage the execution of events from the development phase through post-event review to ensure efficient and high-quality event production leading to customer satisfaction
Schedule and attend client site visits to develop event logistics within contracted and budgeted requirements. Receival approval from clients on necessary event documents such as event layouts.
Work with vendors and within contract stipulations to ensure seamless load-in and load-out for events.
Develop staffing plans related to each specific event with Nationals Park’s internal and external partners to support specific event related needs.
Work with Nationals Park facilities, grounds, security, and additional ballpark operations departments on specific facility related items necessary for each event.
Coordinate with Levy Restaurants on the execution of all food and beverage elements related to each specific event.
Utilize Momentous Software to input all necessary event related information such as event space diagrams, staff notes, and facility requests.
Support the Nationals Park Event Operations team in the execution of large-scale special events such as full-park and post-game concerts.
Other
Oversee the Event Operations inventory of special event equipment including linens, wristbands, and A/V equipment.
Assist in the scheduling of suite and space bookings through the Nationals Park facility report booking system.
Participate in yearly budgeting and planning for event equipment, furniture, and other items.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Communications, or other related field
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in event production and operational management (including internships).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions
Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.
Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal team, cross-functional team, and external parties.
Demonstrated ability to assist in the coordination of a wide variety of public and private events.
Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and dependable.
Must be familiar with floor plan layouts and event management terminology.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and proficiency in Internet communications technologies, (e-mail, Web, etc.) and MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of Momentous Systems (Ungerboeck) and Social Tables preferred but not required.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work will require frequent weekend and/or evening work.
Game-Day and Event: Job requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue. May work at heights. Employee will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Compensation:
The projected annual salary range for this position is $56,000 - $58,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.
Benefits:
The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:
Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays throughout the year and a holiday break in December
Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) and pension plan
Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
Employee discounts
Free onsite fitness center
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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