What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Coordinator position at ESPN?
At the direction of the Associate Director, Events & Business Operations, The Events Coordinator will be responsible for oversight of various aspects of the Birmingham 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 as assigned and is responsible for various internal administrative functions that support the ESPN Events Division.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Take lead role administratively as related to the Birmingham Bowl and other ESPN events as required
- Assist with planning and execution of official bowl related events as well as other ESPN Events as assigned
- Oversee and manage select bowl committees and bowl events as assigned.
- Assist the Executive Director with all sales related activities as required
- Assist the Executive Director with coordination of bowl social media, newsletters, and web-site operations
- Other duties as assigned
- Manage BTA
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional setting
- Strong computer skills including knowledge and use of all Microsoft office programs and google based programs
- Strong working knowledge of Google Sheet/Docs/SharePoint/One Drive
- Professional phone presence and in-person demeanor
- Highly detail oriented and organized
- Understanding of contracts/processes and vendor services
- Understanding of event operations and marketing
- Understanding of college football, college conference alignment, and the college bowl system
- Good presentation skills
- Four-year College Degree
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management or related field