Coordinator, Partnership Events

Position: Coordinator, Partnership Events – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Corporate Partnerships – Partnership Marketing

Reports to: Manager, Partnership Marketing

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Cardinals Organizational Summary

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Summary

The Coordinator, Partnership Events position is a proactive problem solver, possessing a strong work ethic and an ability to work all Arizona Cardinals home games, long hours, irregular schedules, weekend, early morning, late-night and holiday work assignments are the norm. This position is part of the Corporate Partnerships Department. Experience dealing with clients or account management is preferred. A good attitude and a commitment to teamwork is a must.

Primary Job Duties

The Coordinator, Partnership Events role will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Manage the planning and executing of Partnership Marketing events alongside the Partnership Marketing team.
• Manage partner fulfillment events, including private partner events and co-branded community initiatives at various locations.
• Manage and execute Partnership Marketing community events, stadium and facility events including but not limited to Employee Combines, community Kid's Camps, Fantasy Football, Partner Engagement, etc.
• Provide oversight for pre-game partners hospitality and activations at Cardinals home games and other events.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution.
• Develop an event recap strategy to work with internal stakeholders to schedule and capture content, photography, video at each event to provide partner with proof of performance.
• Brainstorm and collaborate with departments enhancing partnership events and strategies.
• Manage cheerleader/Big Red partnership contractual obligations throughout the season by scheduling, fulfilling, and attending when applicable.
• Manage the planning of corporate partner road trips alongside the Partnership Marketing team to execute a high-level experience to fulfill partner obligations.
• Coordinate and execute fly-away trips for promotional winners through partner contractual obligations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, or communications, or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of client account management or event marketing experience preferred
• Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
• Decision making capabilities with respect to duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to self-motivate and think innovatively.
• Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.
• Skills in client service or account management with an emphasis in professional sports team or with an advertising agency.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, and CRM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of client service, marketing and sports and event sponsorship programs.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop outstanding internal and external business relationships.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.
  
  

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits And Perks Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships
  
  

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.