Special Events Associate - Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Department: Special Events

Supervisor: Director, Special Events

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt/Seasonal

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys Associate positions are intended for individuals with a strong desire to gain real-world work experience, as well as a desire to work hard and give their best. Learning potential is endless with these positions and individuals get as much out of the experience as what they put into it. 

Summary

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys are looking for a special events associate. The Special events department executes all non-baseball events at Constellation Field. The special events team hosts event such as, but not limited to, college baseball games, concerts, festivals, tournaments, and private events. This position will give you the opportunity to learn the process of executing an event from start to finish. This position will require working nights and weekends, as most events are held during these times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Help plan and budget for events
• Work alongside clients from start to finish
• Assist in the permitting process for each event
• Make sales calls and inquire about potential events
• Take on responsibilities for Sugar Land Holiday Lights
• Work on Social Media and Marketing for events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Keen attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• Strong work ethic
• Requires the ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work as a team player
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to do voucher drop offs, hand out flyers, etc.
• Social Media experience is preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting and working around the ballpark. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. This role will include the usage of power tools.

Travel

Minimal local travel is expected for 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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

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