What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Operations Assistant - Seasonal position at Columbus Crew?
Description
The Columbus Crew is seeking Assistants, Event Operations, that will play an integral part in the planning, organization, and execution of soccer and non-soccer events, hosted at Historic Crew Stadium, Lower.com Field, and OhioHealth Performance Center.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Oversee the Credential Management process on Match Days: Organize and manage a variety of events, both soccer and non-soccer, at our three venues:
The Columbus Crew is seeking Assistants, Event Operations, that will play an integral part in the planning, organization, and execution of soccer and non-soccer events, hosted at Historic Crew Stadium, Lower.com Field, and OhioHealth Performance Center.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist with printing, organizing and laminating the credentials for Match Operations.
- Read and interpret event orders, task lists, and venue software to effectively approve, print and archive credentials
- Distribute credentials through our Will Call Office using exemplary organization and communication.
- Learn and utilize SharePoint, calendar management systems and other planning software to plan all events.
- Create and distribute the documents used to drive all events including run of show, event briefs and budgeting sheets.
- Manage smaller scale events that range from Soccer matches to corporate meetings.
- Encouraged to prioritize and be available for 1st team Crew matches and MLS NextPro as needed
- Work in tandem with all branches of the operations team, along with other departments in the organization
- Effectively communicate with guests to create positive and memorable experiences
- Represent the Crew and MLS in all interactions
- Other duties/tasks as assigned
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience coordinating events in a stadium or arena.
- Detailed oriented and highly organized
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in high-stress, live event situations.
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and non-traditional hours.