Event Coordinator
Event Coordinator
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Job Description
FloSports leads the way in delivering world-class digital streaming for millions of fans families and athletes in underserved sports. Our digital platform unites casual and dedicated spectators alike offering thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features real-time analytics and powerful broadcast technology. As the essential destination for niche sports content we deliver everything from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films documentaries and multi-episodic series. Weve revolutionized the global sports media industry by building a diverse teamtechnologists and wrestlers creators and cheerleading experts designers and hockey enthusiasts communicators and motorsport fanatics producers and sports fansall united by our passion to serve underrepresented sports communities. Were creating the ultimate destination for our sports and were looking for people like you to join us!
THE ROLE:
FloSports is looking for a Full Time Event Coordinator to help execute its growing stable of branded events in all sports verticals. The Event Coordinator will assist pre-event planning marketing budget and operations as well as day-of event coordination and fulfillment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Help execute throughout the event planning process including but not limited to: Marketing & advertising identifying venues and vendors (research) coordinating site visits creation of sitemaps and event staffing timelines event set-up and breakdown and management of event / volunteer staff and inventory.
Help Identify and secure dates/venues of future Flo Events
Develop an aggressive but on-target event budget estimate identifying ways to reduce event costs and maximize revenue including soliciting multiple vendor bids learn and help with negotiating contracts
Develop event marketing plans
Assist in the development of event collateral such as programs credentials and signage.
Help with day-of event management and planning of event and vendor set-up/ load-ins/load-outs
Logistics planning including permitting vendor and volunteer coordination athlete hospitality and transportation.
Post-event wrap-up and notes on what took place and can be improved
Post-event payment of invoices and vendor settlements
Assist with special projects and fulfill special requests pertaining to sales and marketing.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
5 years in event management and event production is essential
Media or entertainment industry experience is required
Bachelors Degree required
Experience managing internal/external teams people and complex projects
Experience with running all aspects of successful and high-profile events
Ability to remain poised fluid and able to solve problems when challenges arise
Passionate about sports
Proven marketplace creativity and out-of-the-box thinking; a contributor driven by ideas
Self-starting work ethic and remarkable organizational skill; be able to work within tight deadlines and changing conditions without compromising attention to detail
Team-oriented collaborative and a get-it-done demeanor
Proficient with both Google Suite and Microsoft Office required
Some weekend and after-hour work and travel required
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
FloSports exists to elevate the communities athletes and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse inclusive workplaceone where different perspectives are sought out heard and valuedis essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.
We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective inclusive hiring decisions. Were intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.
OUR BENEFITS:
Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin Texas
Annual equity awards for all top performers
Competitive and comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability long-term disability and life insurance
Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
Progressive parental leave policies
Flexible paid time off
Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
Stocked snack bar catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
