Nationals Park Events Associate (Entry Level, Limited Term)

The Washington Nationals are actively searching for an individual who has a passion for live events and is committed to providing excellence in the form of developing client relationships and fan experience. As a member of our team, you will gain experience that extends beyond creating and executing great events; you will develop skills to be a better sales professional, customer service representative, creative marketer, and effective team player.Nationals Park Events is responsible for selling non-game day events at Nationals Park, including concerts, festivals, sporting events, receptions, meetings, and corporate events. The Nationals Park Events associate will help the department generate revenue by supporting administrative tasks, sales and marketing initiatives, and the execution of non-game day events.This paid part-time position will require the individual to be on-site for a maximum of 34 hours a week, including select nights and weekends based on the events schedule. This position would run from late February through December of 2025.The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Support the sales team in planning and executing department prospecting events.Support the execution of the Washington Nationals Baseball Summer Camp ballpark visit days.Support sales and operations teams during large-scale events including but not limited to the Nationals Park concert series, the Savannah Bananas Game, the Congressional Baseball Game, and other related events.Assist the Coordinator and Sales Managers with processing department paperwork : proposals, contracts, vouchers, purchase orders, and other documents.Contribute to social media messaging across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the @nationalspark accounts.Conduct periodic research to understand trends in the D.C. events market as well as other baseball stadiums and identify opportunities for the sales team.Record event leads from inbound channels (i.e. website, advertising platforms, etc.) into Salesforce.Record event holds into Momentous.Respond to and troubleshoot inquiries from Nationals Park Events hotline and Events email.Support the sales team in planning and executing client site visits.Brainstorm new and unique concepts for special events to be hosted at Nationals Park and present findings to the Nationals Park Events team.Other duties as assigned.Requirements : Minimum Education and Experience Requirements : Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student of an accredited college or university or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university, or equivalent military experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions : Knowledge : Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Understanding of various marketing methods including social media, website, and email.Prior experience working in the events, hospitality, and / or sports industry is preferred.Skills : Excellent communication skills.Ability to analyze and present information in a clear and concise manner.Abilities : Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Strong attention to detail.Uphold Core Values : Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community, and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction – Together.Physical / Environmental Requirements : Include one or more of the following : Office : Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The position may require occasional weekend and / or evening work.Compensation : The projected wage rate for this position is $17.50 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s qualifications, skills, expertise, education / training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.Equal Opportunity Employer : The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of#J-18808-Ljbffr

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