Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Operations

Chicago Blackhawks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k matching

PTO & holidays

On-site gym

Job summary

Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago is seeking a Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Operations to support fulfillment across partnerships and hospitality. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration, and attention to detail to ensure contractual commitments are delivered on time.

The position is in-office at the United Center with nontraditional hours for games. You will assist with activations, proof of performance, and partner experiences while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• 1–2+ years of relevant work experience post-graduation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and/or Premiere Pro; basic AI tools.
• Knowledge of sponsorship activation and sports/entertainment marketing practices.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day partnership fulfillment and execution with the Account Management team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and vendors to execute partnership elements.
• Manage photo request lists and track proof of performance for assets.
• Maintain schedules, tracking documents and fulfillment records.
• Coordinate hospitality and ticketing logistics for partners and prospects.
• Create and maintain charts for suites, experiences and group tickets.
• Coordinate partner VIP experiences and on-site events, including game days.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CRM

Communication

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Graphic design basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree completed

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

AI tools basics

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Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Operations

Job Title: Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Operations
Department: Corporate Partnerships
Reports To: Director, Corporate Partnerships Strategy & Operations
Location: This position is 100% in-office based out of the United Center in Chicago, IL. Candidates must either currently reside in Chicago or be willing and able to relocate prior to the position's start date at their own expense. Relocation assistance is not being offered for this position.
Hours: Standard business hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Monday – Friday. However, this position has game-day responsibilities and will require non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the department and the company event schedule.
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
# Direct Reports: 0
Level: Coordinator
Compensation: The annual base salary for this position is $50,000. This role will be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.

Position Summary:

The Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Operations will assist with successful delivery across all aspects of corporate partnership fulfillment and organization. This individual will use attention to detail and self-starting skills to support the entire Corporate Partnerships team with partnership fulfillment, partner and prospect hospitality coordination, and proof of performance support for recaps, case studies, activations, and renewals. A successful candidate will stand out from the crowd if they have great written and oral communication skills, an interest in partnership marketing, and a strong desire to be successful in corporate partnerships for a professional sports team.

How You’ll Contribute:

Partnership & Account Support

Support the Account Management team with day-to-day partnership fulfillment and execution, ensuring client and contractual commitments are delivered accurately and on time.

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Creative, Content, Broadcast, and United Center Operations, as well as external vendors, to execute partnership elements seamlessly.

Manage photo request lists and track proof of performance for partner assets and deliverables.

Maintain tracking documents, schedules, and fulfillment records to ensure partnership commitments are organized and executed effectively.

Hospitality, Ticketing & Experiences

Manage partner & prospect hospitality and ticketing logistics, including suites, banquet parties, group ticket allotments, partner season tickets, check-in, parking, and guest lists.

Create and maintain charts for partner suites, banquet parties, VIP experiences, group tickets, and other hospitality needs.

Coordinate partner VIP experiences, including penalty box experiences, on-ice anthem experiences, Zamboni entrances and rides, player bench seats, and head coach meet-and-greets.

Partner with Levy to coordinate food and beverage ordering and hospitality needs for partner & prospect meetings and hospitality.

Schedule and coordinate Blackhawks Ambassador appearances for partner banquet parties and other in-arena and out-of-arena events, including game days and non-game days.

Support the execution of in-market partnership activations and events, including transportation, parking, scoreboard messaging, signage, guest logistics, and on-site event support.

Manage storage and inventory of partnership-related items, including gifts, giveaways, promotional materials, and other branded assets.

Coordinate shipping and fulfillment of promotional giveaways, gifts, signed jerseys, and other items.

Track promotional giveaway fulfillment and conduct outreach to contest and sweepstakes winners to coordinate prize delivery.

Coordinate signage installation and placement across the United Center and Blackhawks Ice Center.

Coordinate travel logistics for meetings, fly-away trips and out-of-market activations, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and on-site experiences.

Provide on-site support for out-of-market activations and events, including occasional travel as required.

Manage event logistics and special projects as assigned, adapting to changing priorities and supporting the broader partnership team as needed.

Player Stats and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree completed
• 1 – 2+ years of relevant work experience (post-graduation)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Premiere Pro preferred, and/or basic AI tools; ability to learn and adapt to new technology and software
• Basic knowledge of partnership activation, sponsorship sales, and sports/entertainment marketing partnerships practices
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive, positive relationships
• Natural curiosity, creativity, and innovation
• Flexible and reliable team player who acts in the best interest of the department and the Company
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as may be dictated by game and event schedule
• Demonstrates our organizational values: integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality

What It’s Like Working Here:
The Chicago Blackhawks experience isn’t just on the ice. Our office, located in the United Center, promotes a fun, engaging, fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere where we can celebrate both hockey and each other. Our commitment to curating an environment where all individuals feel empowered to bring their best self to work each day can be seen throughout our organization. Whether you are a job seeker looking to join the organization, a current member of our amazing team, or someone looking to help support our mission, our goal is the same – to reimagine the potential of hockey through memorable, inclusive experiences.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), employee assistance program (EAP), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and learning and development. Employer-paid breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, employee ticket program, and more.

The Team:

The Chicago Blackhawks started their journey as one of the NHL’s “Original Six” professional ice hockey teams in 1926. Members of the Central Division in the NHL’s Western Conference and six-time Stanley Cup Champions (1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015), the team calls the United Center home.

Each day the Team works to uphold our mission to reimagine the potential of hockey. At its core, the team and greater organization uphold its mission through its core values centered around integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality. They are fiercely dedicated to evolving and delivering new and legendary fan experiences and captivating new and diverse audiences, both on and off the ice. As part of their unwavering commitment to drive impact and purpose in the Chicago community, the organization opened the Fifth Third Arena - now Blackhawks Ice Center (the team’s official practice facility and community space for youth hockey development), continues to make expansions to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, and acquired the AHL team the Rockford IceHogs.

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to grow in its commitments to honor and celebrate Black Hawk's legacy by offering our platforms, making meaningful contributions, collaborating with Native American people, and reimagining ways to support the many Native American people and communities they live amongst and alongside. They engage in this work through their formal partnership with Black Hawk’s ancestral tribe, the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, which the tribe established with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021.

The Chicago Blackhawks is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.