Hartford Athletic Event Manager

Company: TeamWork Online
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Hartford Athletic Event Manager with Hartford Athletic in Hartford -- CT Hartford Athletic is Connecticut's professional soccer franchise competing in the United Soccer League set to begin its third season in 2021. In agreement with the city of Hartford, Hartford Athletic has the opportunity to schedule, organize, operate and monetize over 40 additional programming and event dates at Dillon Stadium outside of its regularly scheduled home soccer matches. Hartford Athletic also operates a growing schedule of youth and community programming throughout the region year-round. The Club aims to make the city, state, and region proud, and, in doing so, make Hartford the best place to live, work, and play.-- Reports to: CEO-- Primary Interfaces:

• Ownership and Affiliated Entities
• VP of Business Operations
• VP of Sales and Strategy
• Hartford Athletic Operations Director
• Green and Blue Foundation Director and Manager The position is a P and L driven position with the manager responsible for the sale and scheduling of all programming events, creation and presentation of pro forma business plans to Ownership, CEO, and VP of Business Operations. The Event Manager is responsible for lead coordination and management of all events outside of Hartford Athletic home soccer matches, including but not limited to Hartford Athletic camps, clinics and leagues, community and entertainment events. Offices are in Windsor, with expectation of on-site attendance at all events, including all Hartford Athletic home matches in a lead or support operational role. Duties and Responsibilities: Financial reporting and budgeting
  • Oversee and ensure budgets remain in line with the Club's financial model and--
  • --strategic plan.
  • Prepare event-related pro forma budget statements and track all revenues and expenses with accounting department on an event and year-round basis.
  • Manager will be tasked with creating event calendar, selling and filling up to 40 plus dates at Dillon stadium, as well as youth clinics and leagues throughout the region. Operations
    • Event Manager will be responsible for interfacing with city and state on stadium requirements per event, coordinate all negotiated with all required vendors, obtain all necessary insurance, coordinate staffing, security, parking to maximize P and L's while enhancing community experience and safety.
    • In collaboration with Stadium operators, ensure that the strategic vision for the Club's stadium is defined, developed, and executed.
    • Serve as Club's primary point-of-contact regarding the overall development, implementation and management of non-USL matches, including but not limited to: Back of House Operations, Gameday Special Events, Hospitality, Fan Zone, Merchandise, Broadcast, Media, Traffic Control, Venue, Teams & Officials, Supporters, Match Operations, Match Presentation, Security and Parking.
    • Review all services for optimization, considering internal and third party options for all divisions of operations.
    • Negotiate, administer and manage contracts with outside vendors and labor groups (as needed).
    • Collaborate with Stadium operators on the development of staff, including hiring, training, coaching and ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
    • Work with local officials on event related functions (city/county codes, parking, transportation, security, licenses, permitting, etc.).
    • Ensure all health and safety requirements are met during events and activities.
    • Organize, manage and transport operations equipment for special events.
    • Coordinate event logistics, including development and execution of field plans, collateral placement, crowd management and emergency safety measures.
    • Set-up and dress activation areas according to Marketing and Sponsorship contract obligations.
    • Create all event staff paperwork, including credentials, post orders, brief sheets.
    • Track and record attendance of all volunteers.
    • Manage the set-up, and clean-up of supplies for in stadium event operations. Required Skill/Experience:
      • Previous experience in multi-cultural event and entertainment venue sales, management and operations coordination--
      • Expertise in creating Pro Forma budgets, evaluating and minimizing risk/reward of event programming
      • Volunteerism and community engagement work preferred
      • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines
      • A growth mindset, seeing opportunity and solutions when presented with challenges and an always-evolving environment
      • Strong communication skills (oral and written) and relationship-building skills
      • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
      • Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically and creatively
      • Self-motivated individual capable of working in a fast-paced, start-up environment
      • Experience functioning in a 24/7 operating environment, including frequent work on nights and weekends.
      • Perform strenuous physical duties, including carrying heavy boxes and equipment.
      • Follow all policies, procedures and safety precautions established by the Club.
      • Access to a car, a clean driving record, proof of auto insurance and a valid driver's license.-- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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