Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $39,700.00 - $66,200.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible PTO
Work-from-anywhere (2x per year)
Hybrid work
401(k) Plan
Courage swag
Season tickets
Job Description
The North Carolina Courage is a professional women's soccer club based in Cary, North Carolina, competing in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). As a prominent sports organization dedicated to excellence on and off the field, the club is deeply committed to engaging with its fans, partners, and the broader community through memorable experiences and impactful events. Known for its competitive spirit and community-driven initiatives, the North Carolina Courage fosters an inclusive and vibrant environment that values integrity, respect, accountability, community, and excellence as key pillars of its organizational culture.
The club is currently seeking a motivated and experienced... Show More
The club is currently seeking a motivated and experienced... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in event management, sports management, or business administration
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in event coordination or event management
- Proven knowledge of sports and entertainment event operations
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to procure event rentals and manage vendor contracts
- Physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Commitment to uphold health, safety, and regulatory standards during events
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in event management, sports management, business administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in an Event Coordinator or Event Manager role
- Knowledge of sports and entertainment event management and/or event operations
- Positive, service-oriented attitude
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be extremely organized and have excellent time management skills
- Excellent relationship building, communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to present ideas clearly and effectively
- Superior attention to detail and customer service
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends, as needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be able to procure rentals for events
- Must be able to work long hours including nights, weekends and holidays as events dictate
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and climb stairs as needed
- Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
Job Duties
- Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of all NC Courage events, including ticketing, partnership, community, and club initiatives
- Develop comprehensive event strategies, timelines, budgets, and operational plans to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all departments
- Serve as the senior event lead for major club and partner events, managing logistics, staffing, and execution while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
- Oversee relationships with vendors, contractors, and sponsors, negotiating contracts and securing resources to meet event requirements
- Direct internal collaboration across marketing, partnerships, operations, and ticketing to ensure seamless and efficient event delivery
- Lead pre-event briefings and post-event debriefs, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
- Lead the planning and execution of the NC Courage pre-match party at our local partner venue, delivering an exceptional fan experience and driving community engagement
- Assist the Partnership Marketing Team and other departments with game day activations
- Serve as the on-site event lead at the pre-match party, managing logistics, staff coordination, and quality control to uphold the club's professional standards
- Act as the primary point of contact for all event-related matters, maintaining strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with sponsors, vendors, and venue management to deliver successful events and support partnership retention
- Communicate effectively across departments to align event objectives with broader club goals
- Develop, monitor, and reconcile event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to financial targets
- Manage all event-related expenses, vendor payments, and post-event financial reporting
- Ensure all events adhere to health, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement risk management and contingency plans to mitigate potential issues and maintain operational integrity
- Lead comprehensive post-event evaluations, including feedback collection, performance analysis, and recommendations for improvement
- Prepare and present detailed post-event reports to senior leadership, highlighting outcomes, learnings, and ROI
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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