Marketing- Event & Production Seasonal (Jan to Sept 30th)

FUNCTION
Join our dynamic marketing team at Churchill Downs as a Marketing Event & Production Seasonal. In this role, you will work closely with our marketing managers to plan, create, and execute special event days from concept to completion. You will play a pivotal role in delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests and ensuring each event aligns with consumer insights and market trends. This position is ideal for candidates looking to enhance their skills in marketing and event production.

Note: This is an on-site position and is not available for remote work.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the marketing manager on planning, execution, and recap of Derby Week and Spring meet events, including development of event run of shows.
• Assist in the ideation and development of special event concepts and content that cater to consumer insights and market trends.
• Provide support on race days and during special events, including setup, execution, and post-event evaluations.
• Assist in organizing on-site promotions, contests, and other event-related activities to enhance guest engagement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and brand identity across all communication channels.
• Implement sponsorship, community, and marketing initiatives as directed.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and managing inventory of marketing materials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SCHEDULE

• Temporary position: January through September 30, 2025
• Minimum 20 hours per week
• Flexibility required for weekend work and event coverage

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience in event production or marketing roles, preferably within a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a knack for prioritizing tasks and juggling multiple projects.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Available to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required by the racing schedule and events.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Most of this work is performed in a business office setting within a Sports and Entertainment facility. Some areas of the facility may be noisy and subject to changing weather conditions. Performing light physical work required to set up events.  Weekend and evening work required during live racing meets. 

Must be able to see, hear, and speak. Long periods of time will be spent working at the computer, reaching, using fingers, interacting with co-workers, managers, and vendors. Must be detail oriented, calm, and remain focused in a very fast-paced and stressful environment.

Churchill Downs encourages diversity in the workforce. EOE

I have read the above job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position listed above and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.