Events Specialist

Penninteractive; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and conference reimburse m

Career progression opportunities

Fun, relaxed work environment

Job summary

PENN Interactive is seeking a driven Events Specialist to join our Marketing team. You will assist the Events Manager in planning and executing best-in-class events and player experiences aimed at increasing customer lifetime value and retention.

The role involves on-site event support, logistics, vendor coordination, and relationship management with internal teams and partners. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of events experience are required, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, tourism, marketing, PR, business administration, or related field.
• Travel up to 50% of the time; evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• 3–5 years of experience managing and attending events, activations, sponsorships, or experiential marketing programs.
• Budget management experience is required.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• High energy with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• MUST HAVE: Passion for sports, casino and/or sports & casino betting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Events Manager with planning, coordination, and execution of PENN Interactive events and player experiences, ensuring events are on brand and aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain event databases, budgets, calendars, reports, booking records, and other event-related documentation.
• Assist with event logistics, including ticket distribution, guest lists, seating charts, food & beverage selections and quantities, travel and accommodations, vendor coordination.
• Provide hands-on, boots-on-ground support at events, including setup, staffing, guest experience, troubleshooting, vendor support, and breakdown.
• Assist with shipment, delivery, tracking, and inventory of event supplies, merchandise, swag, and branded materials.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams, property stakeholders, vendors, venues, and external partners throughout planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Compliance and other teams to ensure event and vendor requirements are met.
• Provide ad hoc support for activations and experiential marketing programs, including planning and on-site execution.
• Assist with researching event opportunities and gathering information to support planning and recommendations.
• Assist with event reporting, spend tracking, ROI analysis, and post-event recaps.
• Manage multiple events and projects while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time, including on-site support for events.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality, tourism, marketing, PR, business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting‑edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state‑of‑the‑art platforms are powered by proprietary in‑house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting‑edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About the Team

Penn Interactive is looking for a passionate Events Specialist to join our Marketing team! The Events Specialist will assist the Events Manager in planning and executing best‑in‑class events and player engagement experiences that align with our broader business goals, with a focus on increasing customer lifetime value through meaningful engagement, exceptional player experiences, word‑of‑mouth advocacy, and industry‑leading retention, while also supporting opportunities to drive new user acquisition.

The Events Specialist will support the planning and day‑to‑day execution of PENN Interactive events, including event logistics, guest list management, ticket distribution, food & beverage planning, travel and accommodations, and coordination with internal teams, vendors, and external partners. The role will also provide hands‑on, boots‑on‑the‑ground support at events to ensure seamless execution and an elevated player experience. Additionally, this role will oversee merchandise inventory and provide administrative support to ensure events are thoughtfully planned, organized, and executed to a high standard.

The Events Specialist is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven, with strong interpersonal and analytical skills and a passion for creating memorable experiences for our top players. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate event needs, and help deliver seamless, elevated experiences that strengthen player relationships, drive retention, and support broader business growth.

About the Work

• Assist the Events Manager with the planning, coordination, and execution of PENN Interactive events and player experiences, ensuring events are organized, on brand, and aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain event databases, budgets, calendars, reports, booking records, and other event-related documentation.
• Assist with event logistics, including ticket distribution, guest lists, seating charts, food & beverage selections and quantities, travel and accommodations, vendor coordination, and other event needs.
• Provide hands‑on, boots‑on‑the‑ground support at events, including setup, staffing, guest experience, troubleshooting, vendor support, and breakdown.
• Assist with the shipment, delivery, tracking, and inventory of event supplies, merchandise, swag, and branded materials, including sourcing promotional items as needed.
• Assist with maintaining relationships with internal teams, property stakeholders, vendors, venues, and other external partners throughout the planning and execution process.
• Collaborate with Compliance and other internal teams to ensure event and vendor requirements are met.
• Provide ad hoc support for activations and experiential marketing programs, including planning and on‑site execution as needed.
• Assist with researching event opportunities and gathering information to support planning and recommendations from the Events Manager.
• Assist with event reporting, spend tracking, ROI analysis, and post‑event recaps to help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage multiple events and projects while adapting to changing priorities, deadlines, and business needs.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time, including on‑site support for events.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Travel & Location Requirements

• This position is expected to travel 50% of the time. This includes nights, weekends and holidays at times.
• This person must be located within 100 Miles (161 Kilometers) of an office site either Cherry Hill, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Toronto, ON or be located in Alberta, Canada

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in hospitality, tourism, marketing, PR, business administration, or related field
• This position is expected to travel up to 50% of the time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• 3-5 years of experience managing and attending events, activations, sponsorships, or experiential marketing programs.
• Budget management experience a must
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• High energy and an Entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Excellent analytical and time‑management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• MUST HAVE: Passion for sports, casino and/or sports & casino betting.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Fun, relaxed work environment
• Education and conference reimbursements.
• Opportunities for career progression and mentoring others

Salary Range: $48,000 – $65,000 CAD

Penn Interactive is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Penn Interactive provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Penn Interactive provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always‑on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.