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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
team events
flexible schedule
Job Description
Highmark Stadium serves as a premier sports and entertainment venue located in the vibrant Station Square area along Pittsburgh's iconic skyline. It is the proud home of The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, a professional men’s soccer team competing in the USL Championship, which is recognized as the second tier of American soccer. Alongside this, the organization fosters the growth of women’s soccer through the Pittsburgh Riveters SC, a USL W League team launched in 2025, and also prioritizes youth development via the nationally acclaimed Riverhounds Development Academy. The teams and operations revolve around the AHN Montour Sports Complex and the scenic... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in sports management event management business administration hospitality or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in event coordination event sales or a sports or entertainment environment or equivalent combination of experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask prioritize and manage timelines under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with or managing vendors contracts sourcing and logistics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel Word PowerPoint
- Ability to lift moderate loads 25-50 lbs assist with setup and climb stairs
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays as required by the event schedule
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in sports management event management business administration hospitality or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in event coordination event sales or a sports or entertainment environment or equivalent combination of experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask prioritize and manage timelines under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with or managing vendors contracts sourcing and logistics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel Word PowerPoint
- Experience with event or venue management software is a plus
- Ability to lift moderate loads 25-50 lbs assist with setup and climb stairs
- Thrives in team environments with exceptional problem-solving leadership and strategic thinking skills
- Demonstrable leadership abilities in changing ambiguous and challenging situations
- Strong cross-functional project management and presentation skills
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays as required by the event schedule
Job Duties
- Coordinate event operations from pre-planning through post-event wrap including load-in and load-out facility readiness setup teardown and clean-up
- Act as primary day-of contact for clients vendors and internal teams during events
- Collaborate across stadium departments including operations security guest services ticketing facility maintenance marketing catering food and beverage parking and transportation to align event logistics
- Manage third-party vendors such as security staging and equipment rentals sourcing contracting coordination and oversight
- Serve as point of contact for external clients such as private events concerts and community partners for event-related questions updates and troubleshooting
- Support contract fulfillment coordinating with legal sales and operations teams
- Assist in upsell opportunities or additional services such as premium experiences and hospitality add-ons
- Assist in drafting event budgets monitor expenses track revenue and produce post-event reconciliations
- Prepare post-event reports debriefs lessons learned and client feedback surveys
- Propose improvements to processes checklists and workflows to enhance efficiency safety and client experience
- Maintain event calendars internal communications status updates and operational checklists
- Participate in stadium special projects or cross-functional initiatives as assigned such as infrastructure modifications facility upgrades and event expansions
- Support the development or execution of signature events such as season kickoff festivals and stadium activations
- Occasionally manage interns volunteers or part-time event staff
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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