Event Activation Assistant

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies spirits and communities united as one.

Were more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people boldly building the future of sport and entertainment together. We believe in the power of play the strength of collaboration and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch the hardwood to the digital arena were proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) the Toronto Raptors (NBA) Toronto FC (MLS) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Raptors 905 (NBA G League) Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams and world-class entertainment to life at our iconic venues including Scotiabank Arena BMO Field Coca-Cola Coliseum Ford Performance Centre BMO Training Ground and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field we serve up elevated dining at e11even Real Sports and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club ScotiaClub and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009 weve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and were just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role everyone belongs and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So if youre ready to play with purpose grow with passion and win as one wed love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective transferable skills and lived experience may be exactly what were looking for. **

Job Description

The Event Activation Assistant plays a key role in delivering best-in-class fan experiences across MLSE events and properties. This position leads a team of 100 Activation Crew members and supports the planning coordination and execution of over 300 activations promotions and in-venue activations annually.

This role blends team leadership event operations and creative execution offering a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of major live sports and entertainment events while directly impacting the fan experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and motivate a team of 100 Activation Crew members fostering a high-performance and inclusive team environment

• Oversee hiring onboarding training and ongoing development of part-time staff

• Drive performance management processes including evaluations coaching and real-time feedback

• Foster a positive energetic team culture aligned with MLSEs fan-first approach

Event Operations

• Manage staffing logistics for 300 events annually ensuring all activation and promotional requirements are met

• Act as a key on-site leader during events ensuring seamless execution and resolving real-time challenges

• Oversee staff briefings across multiple departments clients and event stakeholders

• Maintain accurate scheduling attendance tracking and workforce planning

Planning & Execution

• Collaborate with Event Experience (EXT) Coordinators Specialists and Managers to support event staffing and execution needs

• Contribute to the ideation and delivery of fan-facing programming promotions and in-venue activations

• Support cross-functional teams in executing engaging high-quality event experiences

Administration & Operations

• Manage payroll processes and support budget tracking across events

• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in administrative tasks related to staffing and operations

• Perform other duties as required to support event and team operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in sport management event management or a related field is an asset

• Previous experience leading teams or supervising staff is strongly preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate large diverse teams

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive adaptable and solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to think quickly and remain composed in a live event setting

• Passionate sports fan with a strong understanding of basketball hockey football and soccer

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Outlook Word) and Adobe

• Availability to work evenings weekends and holidays based on event schedules

This is a part-time 10-month contract.

Please apply by: Monday May 25 5:00 pm.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

$26.27/hour