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Event Services Specialist

Memphis, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $26.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Travel opportunities

Job Description

This position is with a premier organization dedicated to hosting world-class golf tournaments and events, known for delivering exceptional experiences to players, spectators, and partners alike. Focused on maintaining the highest standards in event execution, the company operates extensively in managing large-scale sports events, primarily golf tournaments affiliated with the PGA TOUR. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, the organization provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for professionals passionate about sports administration and event management.

The role of Event Services Volunteer Manager is integral to the overall success of the events run by this esteemed organization. Reporting di... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in sports administration, business administration, marketing or communications
  • Minimum two to three years prior office management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Prior exposure to golf tournaments or sports event planning/operations preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in sports administration, business administration, marketing or communications
  • Minimum two to three years prior office management experience
  • Prior exposure to golf tournaments or sports event planning/operations preferred
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency required

Job Duties

  • Support senior manager, event services in oversight of event services intern
  • Manage volunteer program, consisting of 1,600+ individuals
  • Serve as a liaison with event staff, PGA TOUR staff and vendors for volunteer related areas
  • Oversee registration process including application design and recruitment
  • Lead communication with leadership and general volunteers including year-round meetings and volunteer newsletter
  • Organize volunteer apparel program including uniform ordering, inventory and distribution
  • Responsible for volunteer training program including scheduling and material development
  • Oversee volunteer hospitality including food & beverage and venue design
  • Develop innovative ideas for volunteer program
  • Coordinate volunteer related creative projects with TOUR marketing
  • Assist senior manager, event services with the financial processes for volunteer areas, including budget management, purchase orders and expense allocation
  • Support event hospitality program, in conjunction with the event services and operations team, set-up, maintenance and break-down
  • Assist with activities pre-event, event week and post-event, including Pro-Am, Am-Am, Honorary Observers, Volunteer & Charitable Events, as well as any other special functions developed by the event team, internal PGA TOUR staff or sponsors
  • Travel to and support other PGA TOUR Events to assist with pro-am, housing, transportation, hospitality, special events, honorary observer program, etc.
  • Special projects as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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