The Chicago Sky is hiring a Community Tickets Coordinator responsible for seeking new nonprofit organizations and maintaining memberships with past organizations. As the Community Tickets Coordinator, you expected to manage the Community Tickets program for each home game and increase the retention rate. Community Tickets Coordinator is required to follow up with their leads in a timely manner, service all incoming requests for community tickets, and provide additional support to the Ticket and Marketing departments when necessary.
The position will run through the 2023 season. Hours will be set to 24- 30 hours a week during the hours of 10 am- 4 pm at the Sky front office located in Chicago, IL. Hours may also include game days, events, and holidays. This position pays $16.00 on an hourly basis plus bonuses. Although there are no guarantees for full-time employment once the season ends, their maybe opportunities for permanent employment.
Responsibilities
Execute Sky Cares Community Ticket Initiatives and Bus Program for the 2023 Sky Season
Create and implement strategies to prospect, develop, and grow relationships with 501c3 nonprofit organizations and community groups
Assist in planning and execution of various grassroot marketing efforts with ticket sales, sponsorship, and community representatives in order to drive brand awareness
Manage community tickets given out for game days and track group attendance
Train and manage Sky Cares Tickets interns
General office duties
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in sports marketing & management, sport administration or related business majors preferred
Interest in building a career in sales and/or community relations
Comfortable meeting, speaking,
Excellent verbal and written skills
Very organized and detail oriented
Team player with a positive attitude, self-confidence, professionalism, resourcefulness, integrity, motivation, and a very strong work ethic
Sales experience, although not required, is very helpful
Ability to work flexible hours including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.
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.