Coordinator, Partnership Management

Lansing, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

career advancement

Supportive workplace culture

community engagement

Job Description

The Lansing Lugnuts are a distinguished High-A minor league baseball team affiliated with the Oakland Athletics. Located in Lansing, Michigan, they play their home games at Jackson Field, offering fans an exciting baseball experience combined with a strong connection to the local community. The team is renowned for its fan-first approach, delivering unique and engaging ballpark experiences through creative game promotions and community outreach events. Being part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the Lugnuts benefit from being in a network of clubs that emphasize innovation, collaboration, and long-term sustainable success in the sports entertainment industry. DBH is committed to supporting its employees by providing ample opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement within a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

The Coordinator, Partnership Management role at the Lansing Lugnuts offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to be actively involved in executing dynamic marketing programs within the Corporate Partnerships department. This position focuses on managing and activating fully integrated partnership programs that include a variety of marketing elements such as on-site signage, game sponsorships, promotional events, and digital marketing assets. The coordinator acts as a vital link between the corporate partners and the team, ensuring all partner expectations are met and that partnership activations run smoothly from concept to execution. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, sports entertainment setting and is passionate about cultivating strong business relationships while delivering exceptional service to partners and fans alike. The position demands a blend of creative thinking, organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities to maintain and grow the Lugnuts’ valuable community and corporate connections. Additionally, the coordinator will be responsible for assisting with game day operations and other off-day events that support the overall success of the organization. This is a pivotal role for anyone looking to build a career in sports marketing, sponsorship activation, or event management within a thriving minor league baseball club.

Job Requirements

College degree preferred
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and keep time-sensitive, highly visible projects running smoothly
Ability to work nights, weekends, and select holidays
Must possess exemplary communication skills both written and verbal

Job Qualifications

College degree preferred, degree in marketing, communications, or business administration
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and keep time-sensitive, highly visible projects running smoothly
Ability to work nights, weekends, and select holidays
Must possess exemplary communication skills both written and verbal

Job Duties

Manage the collection and execution of all sponsor artwork and copy for static signage, video board advertisements and publications
Manage the collection and execution of all sponsor advertising information such as live reads and :30 commercial spots
Manage and execute sponsor hospitality requests
Help coordinate the planning and execution of various in-park game day and non-game day corporate partner functions and events such as on-field ceremonies and experiences
Update and maintain all sponsor contract inventory
Help coordinate all details relating to outdoor and indoor displays and tabling such as vehicle displays, sampling displays, and concourse tabling
Prepare, compile, and assemble client recaps
Attend recap and other client meetings as necessary
Maintain and build client relationships
Work various game duties and be present at home games and other off-day events as necessary
Perform administrative work necessary in completing department and client activities such as filing, mailings, hand deliveries, and overnight couriers
Strengthen relationships with corporate partners, fans and the community during game days
Assist with client and fan hospitality as needed
Assist with promotional activation as needed
Assist other departments as needed
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including tarp pulls