Partnership Event Coordinator

Spartan is a global leader in the endurance sports industry, known for organizing and operating mass-participation athletic events worldwide. With brands such as Spartan, Tough Mudder, Spartan Trail, Hurricane Heat, and DEKA, the company has solidified its position as a high-growth international organization dedicated to fitness and wellness. Spartan hosts more than 250 events across over 40 countries and six continents, making it one of the premier extreme wellness and endurance brands on the planet. Alongside large-scale global events, Spartan offers a vibrant digital content and community platform, fitness services, health programs, nutrition products, and transformational experiences designed to push the limits of human potential and inspire individuals, teams, and companies to surpass their boundaries.

The role of Partnership Event Coordinator is a full-time position based in Boston, MA, with extensive event travel requirements. As a crucial member of the Sponsorship Department, this role will report to the Manager of Partnership Event Services. The Partnership Event Coordinator is the onsite operational lead responsible for the flawless execution, quality, and delivery of all partnership activations across Spartan's portfolio of events, including Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA. This position requires an individual with a strong background in event or account management and demonstrated experience in activating major events. Strategic thinking combined with creativity, and the ability to execute projects meticulously, are vital skills for success in this role.

This position demands managing partner commitments from initial contracts through to the activation and evaluation stages, ensuring that partner deliverables translate seamlessly into engaging and impactful onsite experiences. The Partnership Event Coordinator will work cross-functionally with internal teams such as Spartan Production and Logistics to ensure smooth execution and compliance with event standards. They will also handle day-to-day management of partner relationships at events, oversee partner-specific inventory, help onboard partner exhibitors and vendors, and support post-event reporting, feedback collection, and partnership growth initiatives. The coordinator is expected to maintain internal calendars, administrative tasks, and participate in partnership and event production meetings while potentially collaborating with sales and partnership development teams to develop innovative marketing and promotional packages.

Overall, this role is integral to maintaining Spartan's reputation for excellence and creating memorable experiences for partners and participants alike. Ideal candidates will be highly organized, proactive problem solvers with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and dynamic environment. Willingness to travel extensively, work evening and weekend shifts, and perform physical tasks such as moving equipment and working in varied weather conditions is essential. Joining Spartan means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to pushing limits and innovating within the endurance sports landscape.