The High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball are looking for a Special Events and Merchandise Coordinator. The Rockers are responsible for booking and execution of special events at Truist Point. Opened in 2019, Truist Point, located in the heart of downtown High Point, North Carolina, is an award winning, state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility with a synthetic turf field allowing for numerous types of events.
SPECIAL EVENTS RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the main point of contact to handle all solicitation, booking and execution of special events in hospitality areas of Truist Point.
- Assist clients in creating memorable events.
- Responsible for soliciting new outside events for stadium hospitality areas. Creativity a must in determining multiple uses for the stadium areas.
- Develop and execute unique stadium events that gain community exposure and serve the diverse fans in our market.
- Assist with any events booked on the playing field or other areas at Truist Point.
- Oversee all suites and Catalyst Club premium area during all High Point Rockers home games and any other events utilizing these spaces.
- Serve as main liaison with the Carousel Hospitality, official caterer and concessionaire at Truist Point.
- Manage the Truist Point Special Events Calendar in conjunction with the Director of Facility Operations.
- Develop and present reports on a monthly basis outlining bookings and revenue potential.
- Responsible for securing seasonal interns to work events in an effort to learn about the field of hospitality management.
- Oversee all staffing related to events and hospitality areas.
- Assist with administrative tasks and other day-to-day baseball operations when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
MERCHANDISE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the merchandise operation of the High Point Rockers.
- Order, inventory and stock all merchandise in team store.
- Manage online ordering portal and execute all online merchandise orders.
- Hire staff to manage two stadium merchandise locations on baseball gamedays.
- Perform monthly inventory of all merchandise.
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Team President and Assistant General Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College Degree recommended; preferably in the area of Event/Hospitality Management, Sport Management, Community Relations, or a related field.
- Must be organized and able to meet deadlines.
- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deal with general public and potential clients.
- Must be a team-player in working with the entire Rockers staff.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in athletics or hospitality management preferred ; merchandise experience a plus.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as dictated by event schedule.
- Required to work all baseball games and hospitality events at stadium.
- Knowledge of sports and baseball a MUST!
BENEFITS:
- Health, Vision and Dental insurance available for full-time employees. Employer pays a portion of insurance premiums.
- Paid Time-Off Annually.
- Possibility of a bonus structure or commission structure for events executed.
- Full-Time Exempt Position.
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.
