Event Marketing Assistant

Sales, Service, & Marketing: Marketing

Event Marketing Assistant – Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx (Minneapolis, MN)

Job Title: Event Marketing Assistant

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Event Marketing Coordinator/Lynx Marketing Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary/Objective: This individual will support the Marketing department in all event and game night execution, while serving as a brand ambassador for the MN Timberwolves and MN Lynx organization at internal and external events, including home games.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

Provide positive fan engagement at external events and game nights

Assist with implementation of single game promotions and theme nights

Assist with event implementation

Set up and staff marketing areas and signage as needed on game nights

Set up and staff promotional booths at external events

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.

Minimum Qualifications/ Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other:
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Ability to work well on a team and independently.

Ability to learn basic tasks quickly.

Legal ability to operate a vehicle (valid Driver’s License is required).

Experience : Previous marketing or event planning experience is preferred.

Education: Pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, or Events, or equivalent experience is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Knowledge of event marketing functions and responsibilities in college, minor league or professional sports.

Supervisory Responsibility, if any: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

This job operates during Timberwolves and Lynx home games. Work is both sedentary and active in nature. The position operates out of an administrative office and a sports arena. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by dust, etc. The noise level is loud during events. During events work is generally performed on the main court, around the concourse and bleachers/steps, as well as in an office environment.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. The employee may remain in stationary position for periods of time and is frequently required to ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse quickly around the arena on event days and potentially non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes and equipment each game night weighing up to 30 pounds.

Travel

Position will require travel to external company events.

EEO Statement

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.