Coordinator, Event Presentation (TERM)

About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Coordinator, Event Presentation to join our team on a term basis to provide maternity leave coverage. The Coordinator, Event Presentation will contribute to the in-game presentation of all forty-two (42) Edmonton Oilers regular season home games, as well as pre-season and NHL Stanley Cup Playoff games as the team’s schedule dictates. This role will report to the Director, Event Presentation + Production.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Scheduling and management of the Orange & Blue Ice Crew (OBIC) team for Oilers home games and events.
• Act as main Floor Director for all Oilers home games and other OEG events as required.
• Lead the hiring, training, and development process of the OBIC staff members for Oilers season including the planning of auditions, orientation, and photo day.
• Assist in the production of a successful season long Edmonton Oilers game presentation execution.
• Support the OEG digital team in the growth and oversight of the Orange and Blue Ice Crew Instagram account and web page.
• Assist with the scheduling of all part-time Game Presentation staff that pertains to Event Presentation of Oilers games and Rogers Place events as needed.
• Work in conjunction with the Molson Game Day Live Event Lead in the production and execution of Molson Game Day Live activations.
• Assist in the collaboration with various departments within the organization (Corporate Partnerships, Ticketing, Marketing, Events, Community Foundation, etc.) to proactively coordinate the production of their in-game and non-game features and elements.
• Assist the Manager/Director, Event Presentation in the preparation of scripts and the distribution of timing sheets to the game day production staff.
• Obtain quotes from various vendors for the Event Presentation team as it pertains to OBIC uniforms, pageantry items, and promotional giveaway items.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Who You Are:

• You're a self-starter with strong time management skills
• You are willing and able to work flexible and unpredictable hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed
• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience also considered.
• Sports and Entertainment, Live Events, or Communications-related experience considered an asset
• Knowledge of video editing software including the use of the Adobe Creative Suite considered an asset (Premiere, Photoshop)
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Stay in Touch!

 Official Edmonton Oilers Website | NHL.com

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