Manager, Special Events
Company: Boston Red Sox
Location: Brookline
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The FSM Special Events team is looking to hire an experienced
events professional to be a part of the ongoing success,
development of the team, as well as the Fenway Sports Management
organization as a whole. This individual will be integrally
involved with the planning and execution of all of the large scale,
non-baseball events at Fenway with a heavy emphasis on the
operational elements and processes. Interested candidates should be
detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple
projects and tasks simultaneously. Aside from departmental duties,
this individual will also assist FSM's Consulting, Events &
Experiences team on an as-needed basis with the execution of their
events.
RESPONSIBILITIES: FSM Special Events(90%)
Oversight of the operational aspects of all large-scale events
within the ballpark from event conception to event day including
ballpark operations, venue conversion, staffing plans, in-venue
hospitality, ticket operations, sponsor fulfillment, etc.
Develop and maintain relationships with key Red Sox counterparts to
ensure appropriate intra-organization communication and a
successful event planning process. Departments include Red Sox
Security, Ballpark Operations, Ticketing, Fenway Park Events, IT,
Marketing and Facilities.
Source and manage external vendor partnerships while maintaining a
strong working relationship and that all event needs are met.
Assist with the management of event budgets with an awareness of
overall goals and targets.
Participate in team brainstorms and strategy discussions aimed at
enhancing currently contracted events, as well as those geared
toward new business prospects.
Develop and implement processes to help strengthen departmental
organization, workflow and reporting
Work cooperatively with other FSM departments to achieve overall
company and client goals
Perform other duties as assigned
2022-2023 Special Events are as follows:
Movie Night at Fenway (Friday, June 24th)
Top Golf (November 5th - 9th)
High School Football (November 22nd - 23rd)
Wasabi Fenway Bowl (December 17th)
Winter Classic (January 2nd)
TBD College/Youth Hockey
Other FSM Involvement (10%)
Assist FSM's Consulting, Events and Experiences team with the
execution of their events on an as needed basis. These could
include but are not limited to Red Sox Fantasy Camp, Red Sox
Foundation Golf Tournament, and various client-related events.
Provide hospitality support/client entertainment during Red Sox
games at Fenway throughout the season as needed
Work cooperatively with other FSM business lines and staff to help
to achieve overall company and client goals
CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required
A minimum of 4-6 years of event management experience in the sports
and entertainment industries, preferably within a large venue (not
required).
Acute attention to detail, high level of organization and ability
to efficiently multi-task
Excellent face-to-face, telephone and e-mail communication
Proven work experience managing day-to-day relationships with
teammates, clients and vendors. Client service-driven
individual
Able to operate effectively in a team setting and get along with
co-workers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint
Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, and
travel on an as-needed basis
The Red Sox (or FSM) requires proof of being up-to-date on COVID-19
vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to applicable
legal requirements. Up-to-date means having received all
recommended COVID-19 vaccination doses in the primary series and a
booster dose(s) when eligible, per CDC guidelines.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without
discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age,
national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status,
ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or
protected genetic information.
Keywords: Boston Red Sox, Brookline , Manager, Special Events, Executive , Brookline, Massachusetts
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