Athletics Travel Coordinator

FULL TIME

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Finance & Administration, the Athletics Travel Coordinator will manage the planning and booking of team and individual travel for Temple’s varsity athletic programs and athletics administration staff. The Athletics Travel Coordinator also performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 3 years of previous experience coordinating group and individual travel, negotiating and relationship building with vendors, and managing travel budgets. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Demonstrated competence with the Microsoft Office package.

* The ability to manage several tasks and/or projects simultaneously.

* Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service.

* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

* Ability to work well in a fast paced, ever changing environment.

* Strong integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference and University rules.

Preferred:

* Master’s degree.

* Experience working as a travel coordinator or working with the business and travel operations of a NCAA Division I institution strongly preferred.

Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships

FULL TIME

Overview

This position is responsible for the overall support of our Corporate Partnership team. This Coordinator will be a vital manager of department operations and act as the liaison with our internal partners as well as external clients.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work closely with supervisor and other members of the corporate partnerships team to achieve departmental goals and provide best in class programs

• Proven relationship building and interpersonal skills

• Basic level graphic design as we create sales and marketing strategies to generate new business

• Lead in securing proof-or-performance documentation required for partner business reviews

• Inventory management of our digital and rotational signage

• Department client event operations liaison

• Proactive with the ability to demonstrate innovation and initiative Ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment

• Manage CRM data

Qualifications: Required Competencies & Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment;

• Regular availability during game times; evenings and weekends;

• Exceptional writing and presentation preparation skills;

• Self- motivated, team player with strong work ethic;

• Demonstrated professionalism for this highly visible role;

• Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal direction;

• Above requirement balanced by ability to determine when approval, direction or guidance is needed or essential;

• Impeccable attention to detail with a solution oriented, problem solving mentality;

• Creative, energetic, resourceful and RESULTS ORIENTED

• Basic Graphic Design skills in Photoshop, InDesign, PageMaker

Education and/or Experience:

• College degree preferred and/or 2-4 years of sponsorship/marketing or branding experience in fast paced, proactive and creative environment

• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.  The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Rare travel maybe expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Strategy and Development/Public Affairs - Tampa Bay Rays

INTERNSHIP

The Tampa Bay Rays Public Affairs team is an arm of the Strategy and Development department, managing corporate communication, government and media relations, and social responsibility as they relate to strategic planning and the development of new business opportunities for the Rays organization. The department seeks full-time intern candidates for the remainder of 2019 to support these activities in a wide-ranging role.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist planning and execution of media events and announcements

• Various research and reports, including use of Critical Mention software, fan surveys, focus groups and industry best practices

• Maintain databases of civic, government, media, business and community contacts, including regular updating of titles, offices and contact information

• Manage event invitations to contacts: to include spreadsheet management, development of invitation graphics, communication of event logistics and delivery of tickets and parking passes to guests

• Assist with digital media strategy and content ideation for auxiliary social media accounts

• Assist with ideation, development and implementation of activities and celebrations on special event dates, such as Jackie Robinson Day, Pride Night and Roberto Clemente Day

• Write draft copy for various communications projects, including marketing and in-ballpark messaging

• Assist with planning and coordination of event sponsorship assets with community and business partners

• Maintain inventory of gift and premium items; fielding and fulfilling requests for these items

• Assist with implementation and ongoing evaluation of ballpark programs, including food and beverage offerings

• Assist with coordination of game-day activities and other special events as needed (i.e. Fan Fest, Rowdies Launch Party, other community events)

• Assist with coordination of non-baseball events, including Enchant Christmas and Rowdies Soccer

• Collaborate with various departments on projects as needed

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 4-year degree or pursuit toward degree

• Excellent communication and writing skills, including a mastery of grammar

• Strong work ethic and a dedication to accuracy

• Ability to identify challenges and take initiative to overcome them

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products

• Relevant experience in the sports industry or related fields is preferred

• Foreign language fluency preferred

• Must be able to work home games and other events as assigned on a limited basis, potentially including weekends and holidays

Please note the following:

• Internship ends December 15, 2019.

• Intern must be available for normal office hours, as well as game days and events as assigned, potentially some weekends and holidays.

• Intern will be paid hourly and scheduled to work 40 hours per week.

All offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.