Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,700.00 - $70,400.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Retirement Plan
cell phone stipend
Sports tickets
Team Store Discounts
Job Description
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Renowned for their commitment to excellence both on and off the court, the Kings operate within the vibrant and state-of-the-art Golden 1 Center, a premier sports and entertainment venue. The organization is dedicated to fostering outstanding fan experiences, delivering high-quality event productions, and serving the community through various initiatives and partnerships. Within the Event Services Department, the Kings strive to create memorable and engaging events not only during game days but throughout the year for private clients, sponsors, and internal teams.Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in event planning or production
- Minimum of five years of event planning and management experience in a relevant venue
- Experience with event management or production software preferred
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate group travel logistics
- Knowledge of facility use contracts
- Experience with budget preparation and financial oversight
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of the event industry
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
- Willingness to travel overnight occasionally
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or equivalent professional experience in event planning or production
- Minimum of five years of event planning and management experience within a stadium, arena, hotel, convention center, or public assembly venue
- Experience in using event management or production software preferred
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience coordinating group travel logistics (hotels, flights, transportation, and experiences) preferred
- Working knowledge of facility use contracts and experience with budget preparation and financial oversight
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, analyze information, and develop creative, effective solutions in fast-paced environments
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- able to collaborate professionally across departments and with external partners
- Knowledge of the event industry, with familiarity with the local and regional market preferred
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, creativity, and independent decision-making
- Flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Occasional overnight travel required
Job Duties
- Lead end-to-end production planning for premium member events, special events, fan experiences, and road-trip activations
- Coordinate production details for major internal and external events, including setup requirements, vendor communication, on-site oversight, and addressing real-time operational challenges
- Manage creative execution needs such as signage, menus, graphics, and event branding by collaborating with internal marketing partners and external creatives
- Serve as primary liaison between Marketing, Partnerships, Guest Experience, and external partners to execute cohesive event programs
- Coordinate with travel partners, sourcing teams, and hotel contacts for multi-day and multi-city team and partner trips, including room blocks, transportation, and hospitality elements
- Gather and translate partner and client needs into clear event requirements, options, and recommendations
- Provide proactive updates, flag operational risks, and advise on solutions to ensure client experience and event quality remain top-tier
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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