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General Description
Work within the Brand Experience Department to assist with day-to-day functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork
- Works all Rockets home games by planning and executing all various events, promotions and game operations duties as assigned. This includes Prime Time experiences (Groups events pregame), Lift-off Parties, Handout Groups, Placement of Giveaways in seats, etc.
- Assist with cultivating grassroots events and promotions throughout the community to create brand awareness, excitement and connection with the Houston Rockets Team and organization. This includes Kids Club events, Road Jams (festivals and/or events), Basketball Skills camps, etc.
- Assist and support various departments: Community, Corporate, Ticket Sales, Services and Groups by organizing and implementing various events and promotions. This includes Power of Preparation, Be Fit, Rockets Science, Read Nation, Fantasy Basketball, Play Like the Pros, Corporate Partner Kids Clinic, Viewing Parties, Hope to Dream, Premium Wine Tasting, Open Court, Tricks and Treats in the Suites, etc.
- Assist in preparation and/or leading various marketing events that aid in promoting the Team (including but are not limited to) NBA Draft Party, Marketing Launch campaign, Open Practice, Fan Fest, Opening Night, NBA All Star Balloting, Latin Fest, Community efforts, etc.
- Assist in development and maintaining budgets for the department and other department events.
- Maintenance of the various events and promotions petty cash, storage areas, equipment, Sky Court materials and promotional vehicles (Toyota Tundras and Van)
- Maintaining all promotions and special events including documentation and evaluation
- Maintain, update, and distribute organization events and promotions calendar.
- Fulfills supervisory responsibilities for part-time staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring & training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing issues and solving problems and regularly communicating with staff
- Plans, develops, and executes various events and promotions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Event Management, Marketing or Sports Administration.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Deep understanding of customer service.
- Familiarity with events and project management.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- At least one year or more experience in related field of sports brand experience.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
- The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
- The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
- The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships.
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.
