The Chicago Sky are seeking a part-time Game Operations Coordinator to join us for the 2026 WNBA season to support game day and entertainment logistics at all Chicago Sky home games.

The ideal candidate will have experience in event operations, coordination, or logistics, particularly within either the sports or entertainment industries. This role is well-suited for an adaptable, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, demonstrates keen attention to detail, and remains calm under pressure on game days. The successful candidate is a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a positive, can-do attitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring seamless execution of game day operations and fan entertainment experiences.

This position reports to the Game Operations and Entertainment Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Attend all 2026 Sky home games, including preseason, Wintrust Arena and United Center Games, All-Star Weekend, and playoffs if applicable.

·      Serve as a primary day-of-contact for external entertainment groups and performers.

·      Assist in researching, booking, and communicating with external game day talent.

·      Partake in Sky meetings as it relates to necessary game day information.

·      Assist in set up/tear down of arena.

·      Help ensure compliance with league required signage and security measures.

·      Assist in creation and distribution of game day documents.

·      Assist in credentials distribution.

·      Help oversee Game Operations interns.
·      Attend additional Sky events as deemed necessary.

·      Additional responsibilities as assigned.

 

·      Bachelor's degree in business, sports management, communications, or another related field.

·      2+ years of successful operations-, events-, and/or entertainment-related experience in one or more of the following or related industries: sports, venues, music.

·      Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

·      Proven ability to create and maintain effective timelines to meet deadlines.

·      Highly driven self-starter, with the ability to work as a team or independently on projects.

·      Positive, can-do attitude.

·      Creative problem-solver willing to take on any and all challenges as they arise.

·      Strong written and verbal communication.

Compensation: $25/hour - $30/hour, up to 30 hours per week.
Duration: April 2026 - September 2026 (subject to change based on WNBA schedule)

ABOUT THE SKY
The Chicago Sky are a professional basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), competing in the league’s Eastern Conference and proudly calling Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois home.

As a proud representative of one of the most dynamic sports cities in the world, we’re more than a basketball team, we’re a movement. Our mission is to be a championship-caliber organization that builds meaningful connections with fans and partners while inspiring pride throughout our city. Every member of our team, on the court, in the office, and across the community, plays a role in elevating the game and redefining what’s possible.

 

Our vision is to be a leading sports organization that inspires excellence, cultivates belonging, and creates opportunities for our fans, employees, and partners to thrive together.

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.