The Events & Premium Hospitality Associate is responsible for supporting the execution and coordination of both game day and non-game day events. This role requires strong writing and organizational skills to assist in preparing event notes, executive overviews and recaps. You will also serve as the primary event support and act as a secondary point of contact for game day activations and presentations.
Hornets Values
- We operate with the highest level of integrity, driven by moral standards that guide us in everything we do.
- We communicate with full candor; openly, honestly, and respectfully with clarity.
- We work in the spirit of one team, committed to one vision, shared values, and an inclusive culture that ensures every person feels valued and respected.
- We hold ourselves accountable, and responsible to raise high levels of expectations of ourselves and our team.
- We compete at the highest levels and strive to be the best at everything we do
- We act with resilience and thrive in the face of challenges bringing others along with us.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead select events and activations as assigned by the Senior Manager of Events & Premium Hospitality, taking ownership of event logistics, coordination, execution, and post-event follow-up.
- Develop detailed event notes and run-of-show documents outlining timelines, event flow, key moments, responsibilities, and operational details to ensure seamless execution.
- Create and manage events through the Splash platform, including building event registration pages, managing guest lists and RSVPs, sending event communications information, and distributing post-event surveys.
- Draft executive event overviews, briefing materials, and post-event recaps, summarizing event objectives, key takeaways, attendance, guest feedback, performance insights, and opportunities for improvement as needed.
- Provide day-to-day event support across the Events & Premium Hospitality team, assisting with planning, coordination, execution, and day-of logistics for both game-day and non-game-day events.
- Serve as the secondary point of contact for assigned game-day events and activations, supporting the primary event lead and helping ensure all event elements are executed according to plan.
- Assist with the planning, strategy, and coordination of large-scale events and special projects, working across multiple internal departments and external partners.
- Coordinate event logistics including venue and space requirements, food and beverage, décor, signage, production, transportation, gifting, guest communications, staffing, and other event-related needs as assigned.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with external vendors and event partners, assisting with timelines, deliverables, on-site coordination, and event execution.
Required Skills, Experience and Abilities
To perform the job successfully, you will have or demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate event details and executive summaries.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple events and tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and event partners.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required for event schedules.
- Previous experience in event or live production support is a plus.
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered.
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