Midwest Director of Events

Job Description:

The Midwest Region Director of Events will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee the Midwest Tournament Series of the Kings Hammer Events Division. The Midwest Region Director of Events will work with the Midwest Executive Director and VP of Events to ensure development and implementation of efficient operations and effective systems/processes to meet current and future needs of the Kings Hamer Events division.

Responsibilities:

Directly manage the Midwest Tournament Series in coordination with VP of Events and Midwest Executive Director.
Develop and Manage relationships with local, regional, and national clubs to attract to our Midwest Events.
Develop and Manage relationships with local Convention and Visitors Bureau in event markets.
Develop and Manage relationships with local facilities and Parks and Rec in event markets.
Develop and Manage Tournament staff in event markets.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train tournament staff in event markets.
As Midwest events grow, recruit, interview, hire, and train additional tournament staff to report directly to Midwest Region Director of Events when applicable.
Oversee and manage the daily workflow of Midwest events along with event staff.

Event Operations Responsibilities:

Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the Midwest event operations.
Collaborate with VP of Events and Midwest Executive Director to develop and meet organizations goals while supplying expertise and guidance on Midwest event expansion projects and processes.
Collaborate with VP of Events and Midwest Executive Director to identify new growth opportunities and event markets for expansion.
Collaborate with VP of Events and Midwest Executive Director to build relationships with local CVB’s and facilities in event markets.
Collaborate with VP of Events and Midwest Executive Director to build relationships with local, regional, and national clubs in event markets to participate in Midwest Event Series.
Work directly with VP of Events and Midwest Executive Director to establish cost effective measures for all event needs.
Ensures that Midwest event project plans such as those for staffing, development, education, organization, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
Establishes, communicates, and implements event-related policies, practices, and standards, to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
Work with event staff to process tournament permission to host applications with governing bodies.
Work with staff to Set-up tournaments within GotSport, or other application software.
Develop tournament schedules to account for team requirements, referee availability, field availability and coaching conflicts. May be specific to certain events.
Manage all event staff, referee assignor, and medical staff.
Serve as the main On-site tournament director for specific events.
Communicate scheduling with referee assignor for field loading and scheduling.
In collaboration with the VP of Events and Merchandise Director, plan for merchandise strategy for Midwest events.
Represents Kings Hammer at the national level through conventions, meetings, and other engagement opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Marketing/Sales:

Assist to update contacts database for teams, coaches, and administrators.
Assist in Recruiting teams and clubs to attend tournaments.
Communicate with team and club Directors to retain and add new teams into our events each year.
Attend tournaments, trade shows, and other events to interact with team/club officials.
Assist Regional Executive Director and VP of Operations to develop leads for new business in your area.
Assist in the recruitment of college coaches to attend showcase events.

Additional Responsibilities:

Pre event set up
Post event unload and inventory

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge about youth soccer community in the United States.
Superior oral and written communications skills.
Effective organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and staff.
Background in Event Management is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred but not required.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Job Qualifications:

- Passion for marketing and event management
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sport Management or Event Management
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Constant Contact
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Willingness and ability to manage event staff
- Strong communication and organization skills to be able to manage numerous projects at once
- Willingness to ask questions, give their input, accept advice and take direction
- Creative problem solving
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Confidence in presenting plans and projections to senior management / ownership
- Ability to build strong relationships with outside partners
- Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to travel
- Ability to lift heavy boxes and equipment
- Must have a clean driving record