Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
The Arkansas Travelers are a professional Double-A minor league baseball team affiliated with the Seattle Mariners. Located at Dickey-Stephens Park, the Travelers provide top-tier baseball entertainment to the central Arkansas community while serving as a developmental team for future Mariners stars. As a proud member of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), which was established in 2021 to enhance Minor League Baseball through innovation, investment, and professional management, the organization is deeply committed to elevating the fan experience and operational excellence. The club not only showcases exciting baseball but also fosters a family-friendly atmosphere, community involvement, and unique events throughout the year.Show More
Job Requirements
- 2 - 4 years of related experience with knowledge of local and/or regional markets, event or venue operations, sales or marketing in the event industry
- bachelor's degree in business, facility/hospitality/sport management or similar
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- outstanding computer skills including MS Office products
- ability to work holidays, evenings and weekends
- ability to learn video board and sound related equipment and basic functions
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, facility, hospitality, or sport management or similar
- 2 - 4 years of related experience in event or venue operations, sales or marketing
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- outstanding computer skills including proficiency with MS Office
- ability to learn video board and sound equipment functions
- strong relationship-building aptitude
- proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Act as the primary on-site contact for all non-baseball events at Dickey-Stephens Park
- work with all events from beginning to end including walk throughs, rate and contract negotiations, pre-event planning, food and beverage planning, staffing, load-in/out, event execution and post-event settlement
- lead internal and external meetings including walkthroughs, client tours, menu reviews, and staff meetings
- organize and schedule staffing and third-party vendors for event execution
- cultivate strong working relationships across departments including operations, grounds, food and beverage, marketing and sales
- proactively solicit new business through sales calls, presentations, trade shows and client prospecting to exceed revenue goals
- collaborate with marketing to create fan engagement initiatives and new business opportunities
- generate and maintain leads within event planning and promotion communities
- implement marketing plans for stadium events including website, social media and print materials
- provide exceptional customer service to clients before, during and after events
- prepare post-event notes and detailed reports for management including proformas, revenue reports, and profit and loss statements
- ensure all event payments and invoice tracking are completed
- develop catering menus with concessionaire
- build custom layouts for client events based on requirements and budgets
- foster relationships with local tourism partners to expand event opportunities
- secure corporate partnerships and sponsorships to meet annual revenue goals
- maintain partnerships and track performance to drive renewals and partner value
- perform other duties such as tarp pulls and game day responsibilities as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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