Events Coordinator - Maximum Cheer

The Events Coordinator will assist in managing event production from concept through completion, helping to develop a reputation for memorable events. This role involves managing all aspects of event planning and cheer competition coordination, building relationships with vendors and venues, and staying within budget. The coordinator will also assist with forecasting, sales planning, and operational setup and strike procedures, while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event planning and cheer competition coordination, set and meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget
• Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while crafting and implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events
• Remain current (or ahead of the curve) with trends in event planning, design, and production, and proactively identify and solve operational challenges
• Assist Director in annual and gross-profit plans
• Assist with forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for programs; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; analyzing trends and results; establishing pricing strategies; recommending selling strategies; monitoring costs, researching and tracking competition
• Accomplish objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating sales action plans
• Participation in planning/strategic meetings for event sales and operations
• Learn to establish and maintain operational and setup/strike procedures
• Assisting in set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations
• Coordinate with the event team to prepare for participant's needs
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in an event coordination or event management field
• Degree in marketing, business management, or sports management preferred
• Must have experience in cheerleading, preferably at a highly competitive level
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and creative publishing tools
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel without restriction, sometimes with little notice
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays