Events Coordinator, Celebration Bowl

Job Description

Events Coordinator, Celebration Bowl

Position Summary

At the direction of the Executive Director for the Celebration Bowl, the Part-Time Events Coordinator provides support and oversight of specific event operations with the Celebration Bowl and MEAC/SWAC Challenge and Band of the Year. These are all part of the stable of the ESPN Events group's owned and operated vents. This position may also have responsibilities on other ESPN events as assigned and is responsible for various internal administrative functions that supports the ESPN Events Division.

Hours vary weekly but average out to 29 hrs/week.

Responsibilities
• Provides on-site support for various ESPN Events owned basketball and football events, including but not limited to the celebration Bowl and MEAC/SWAC Challenge
• Assist with venue and game operations for all assigned events
• Assist with planning and execution of event and team functions for assigned events
• Assist with vendor payment, invoicing, and financial reporting
• Volunteer coordination
• Provides key operational support to the ESPN Events Division including sales support, marketing assistance, budgetary responsibilities and other various administrative roles.
• Working knowledge of various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) and ability to conduct and develop analytic reports.
• Comfortable with producing graphics and marketing materials
• Oversee communication channels for fans and sponsors (E-Blast).
• Work with website developer to ensure timely and accurate updates and designs

Basic Qualifications
• 1 year of experience in a professional setting
• Strong computer skills including knowledge and use of all Microsoft office programs
• Self-starter, attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications
• 2-3 years of experience in a professional setting
• Experience in event coordination and planning
• Extensive understanding of college athletics
• Creative thinker needed to assist in the development and implementation of marketing proposals and materials
• Excellent knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe, knowledge of Photoshop or illustrator a plus

Required Education
• Four-year College Degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Sports Management or related field

About ESPN:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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