Event Planning/Field Lead - HIRING EVENT
Company: DICK'S Sporting Goods
Location: Erie
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
At
DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can
change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in
creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all
athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an
inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we
serve.If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's
greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Job Functions:
- In collaboration with Community Leadership team, responsible
for assisting in planning all events related to in-store and Field
events including: cost planning, ROI analysis, staffing coverage,
internal and external communication, event day-of execution (setup
to tear down) and ensuring all appropriate event waiver needs are
in 100% compliance.
- Become an expert on all event space capabilities; provide
information on event space configurations and capacities, and
recommend the most effective set up for the event type and size
based on event space availability.
- Work with Community & Experience Director to ensure events are
within budget. Work together to reconciliation while identifying
opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings on all events.
- Create event documentation to include agendas, event
portfolios, overviews, and proposals.
- Lead field programming as a Coach, guiding our athletes to have
fun and participate, safely.
- Leads and monitors reservations scheduling tool.
- Oversee and manage the needs of Field events (hiring referees,
equipment maintenance, field/ice rink maintenance).
- Coordinates event entertainment, including music selection,
guest speakers, etc.
- Maintains cleanliness/maintenance & equipment needs for store
events.
Community & Customer Focus
- Build relationships with local schools, community
organizations, sports leagues, home school organizations, vendors
to leverage for partnerships and field events.
- Work with the Community Team to bring clinics, camps,
afterschool programming, to the Field.
- Creates sales opportunities for future events during client
liaisons and during events, including possessing a strong working
knowledge of the company to further these sales opportunities.
- Attend, monitors and gather feedback from events to ensure
athlete satisfaction.
- Communicates extensive product knowledge with a clear and
compelling in-depth explanation of product features and benefits;
also stays current with industry technology and insights.
- Helps athletes see what's possible by clearly positioning the
added benefits and value of a healthy lifestyle
- Provide a high-touch, innovative experience for all seasonal
health and wellness activations.
- Manages the relationships with the local food and beverage
vendors to learn about local products.
Scheduling & Operations: (Seasonal, if applicable)
- Maintain all Field equipment for proper use, cleanliness, and
sanitizing. Must safely and effectively remove snow from ice
surface and surround areas in order to maintain a safe and clean
environment for our athletes.
- Work with management to offer sales and operations support when
needed.
- Adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced,
ever-changing environment.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures related to
safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures, as well
as to laws and guidelines of external governing entities.
- WINTER SEASON: If applicable, sharpens rental and athletes
skates as needed.
- Must be able to understand and follow all ice rink policies and
procedures in the training by Magic Ice.
- Ensure proper operation of all ice venue special events, open
skating and holiday promotions.
- Must be able to properly operate a Zamboni.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Mentoring & Developing Talent:
- Ensure all Field events are staffed and well communicated to
teammates, level setting expectations of Athlete engagement and
activation execution.
- Assist with training teammates on Company procedures and
programs; this includes new teammate training and cross training
current teammates.
- Train and mentor new hires by sharing experience, knowledge and
best practices. Share timely feedback on projects, tasks and
deliverables
- Provide outstanding teammate training and coaching to deliver
on the store vision and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years experience, including at least 2 years of customer
service experience preferred.
- Previous experience in event planning experience, a mix of
profit & non-profit experience is ideal
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years experience, including at least 2 years of customer
service experience preferred.
- Previous experience in event planning experience, a mix of
profit & non-profit experience is ideal
Keywords: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Erie , Event Planning/Field Lead - HIRING EVENT, Other , Erie, Pennsylvania
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