This position will provide critical support for all events hosted by the CT Sun organization as well as game day merchandising, retail website upkeep and retail planning.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist VP of Business Operations to build a 365 plan for retail promotions
- Provide input and oversee retail staff on game days to maximize space and exposure for retail operations.
- Execute CT Sun events to ensure positive guest experiences for all departments including season-ticket holder events, new member events, pre/post-game patio events, post-game meet & greets, sponsor & player celebrations.
- Event planning to include all operational aspects such as reserving space, building floor plans, ordering F&B according to budget, entertainment, décor, and logistical flow.
- Communicate all event and retail details to internal organization as well as the Mohegan Sun property communication channels.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Monitor retail/merchandise online store to ensure constant upkeep and accuracy.
- Upkeep of retail partner/merchandise procedures and set-up on the arena concourse.
- Provide information to marketing and game presentation teams for promotional retail offers year-round.
- Secondary event assistance to be provided to the youth and fan development department, community relations, and partnership hosted events.
- All event budget items to be tracked and reconciled.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
- Three years’ experience working in events or retail (preferably for a professional sports team)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
- In lieu of a Degree and previously mentioned experience, six years of event production.
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.
