Corporate Events - Arrowhead Events Service Seasonal Assistant

Position Profile: Arrowhead Events Service Seasonal Assistant
Department: Arrowhead Events
Reports to: Manager of Events
Status: Seasonal, Hourly

JOB SUMMARY: The Arrowhead Events Service Seasonal is a seasonal position with Arrowhead Events, the event booking and production entity of the Kansas City Chiefs and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Arrowhead Events is responsible for making GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium a meeting and event services destination for corporate, internal, and other special events in the Kansas City area. This position will have the opportunity to learn from and be hands on with event service team focusing on continuing event efforts and fulfilling the business plan objectives established for the department.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Learn the inner workings of Arrowhead Events business with an emphasis on corporate and internal Kansas City Chiefs events at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
• Support the Director of Events, Manager of Events, Corporate Events Assistant Event Manager, Assistant Manager of Special Events, and Event Coordinator with various events and projects.
• Creation of departmental event function note packets, timelines & calendars.
• Assist with the planning, logistics and implementation of various types of events.
• Research best practices, trends, and innovative events tactics, and routinely present research findings.
• Assist with mailings and other distributions.
• Attend departmental and event specific meetings.
• Assist with developing and attracting future events to Arrowhead.
• Event market research.
• Support Chiefs game day and event activities as assigned.
• Arrowhead Events social media calendar management.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Skills-Synthesize information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs and generates creative solutions.
• Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully. Must be able to develop solutions quickly and effectively.
• Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share skills with others and recognizes training opportunities for staff.
• Oral Communications-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification. Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
• Written Communications- Writes clearly and informatively.
• Innovation-Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Judgment-Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision making process.
• Motivation-Demonstrates excellent personal motivation and encourages others to be motivated and enthusiastic. Shows persistence and overcomes obstacles. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Decision Making- Must be able to make immediate decisions based on the best interests of the organization, staff, and guests. Decisions are generally related to essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

EXPECTED EVENTS AT ARROWHEAD:

• Corporate Events
• Chiefs Internal Events
• Arrowhead Events Special Events
  • Concerts
  • Soccer Matches
  • FIFA World Cup Site Visits
  • Festivals
  • Races
• Game Days (Football)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in events.
• 4-year undergraduate degree at an accredited university or college in the field of business, event planning, marketing, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of event industry terminology, facility capabilities, operational procedures, event coordination and event-related services.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good time management skills.
• Must be able to establish solid relationships with staff and clientele.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, word processing, spreadsheets, database, PowerPoint presentation.
• Must be available to work varied days and hours, on weekends, in the summer heat, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light office duties and activities
• Extensive walking
• Long periods of standing