Seasonal Assistant, Game Operations (Skyhawks)

Who are we:
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who are you:
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

Job Summary:

The College Park Skyhawks Live Entertainment and Production department is looking for a full-time seasonal Live Entertainment & Production Coordinator during the 2026-2027 season to activate and lead our brand outreach and assigned initiatives. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, organized, have the ability to prioritize tasks, hit tight deadlines, and navigate a busy event and game schedule. The primary role is to support the Director in executing fan forward activations on game days for anthem talent, halftimes, fan experiences and group sales. Along with supporting strategic community programming for the LE&P department.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with Director and serve as primary liaison for Anthem, Halftimes, Primetimes and Concourse Vendors.

• Act as the main point of contact for all Anthem, Halftime and specialty acts from booking through game day execution.

• Handle communications to talent as needed.

• Coordinate all talent logistics including arrival times, call times, rehearsals, and run of show alignment.

• Ensure all talent needs and expectations are clearly communicated and executed at a high level.

• Manage parking, credentials, ticketing and access for all Anthem, Halftime and VIP talent.

• Ensure all waivers, releases, and required documentation are completed.

• Support onsite execution of performances, including talent check-in, green room management, and stage readiness.

• Work with the venue to ensure assigned locations are set-up according to Overview notes

• Assist with stage management and production needs in relation to gameday needs and department initiatives.

Work with Director in event management and serve as primary liaison for internal and external appearances.

• Track and maintain our internal database of all booked events, staffed talent and related logistics.  

• Lead event coordination and communications through organized timelines, create checklists for event day logistics, and draft run-of-show documents to ensure all external activations execute smoothly.

• Serve as primary point of contact during offsite appearances for staffed entertainment and mascots.

• Track and maintain our internal database of all booked events, staffed talent and related logistics.   

Provide operational support for offsite facilities and office operations as needed.

• Support inventory management of giveaway items, departmental props and equipment in arena, offices and offsite storage.

• Assist with facilities-related tasks and coordination as needed.

• Serve as a flexible team resource to support overall department and organizational needs.

Requirements:

• Someone looking to grow their career in Sports Entertainment

• Experience in talent management and event production

• Experience working in an office setting

• Must be highly organized, resourceful, and detailed-oriented

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration or a related field, or 2+ years of experience

Working Conditions:

• Available to work various hours including evenings/nights, weekends and holidays

• Highly organized, resourceful, detailed-oriented, quick learner

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Able to lift 50+ pounds

• The ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook 

• Hours: Full-time, typically Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work outside regular hours as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!