Event Experience Event Staff - Watkins Glen

NASCAR; Watkins Glen (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier road racing facility as an Event Experience Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing major events. This dynamic position involves supporting marketing efforts, providing administrative assistance, and collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless execution of events. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a vibrant and energetic workplace. Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters professional development in an exciting industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Solid Benefits Package

Opportunities for Growth

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years into a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts and assist with promotional materials.
• Provide administrative support for event preparation and logistics.
• Engage with guests to enhance the overall event experience.

Skills

Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Event Planning

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Databases

Job description

WATKINS GLEN

Located within five hours (300 miles) of 25 percent of the U.S. population,Watkins Glen Internationalis the premier road racing facility in North America, three-times voted "Best NASCAR Track" by readers ofUSA Today. The Glen hosts a diverse portfolio of premier sports car, open wheel and stock car races throughout the year.

Summary:

The Event Experience Specialist is responsible for assisting the Event Experience team and Track President in the strategic development and implementation of new and existing major events.

Responsibilities:

• Support marketing efforts related to events, including assisting with promotional materials, social media engagement, and event branding.
• Provide administrative support for event preparation and logistics.
• Assist the Event Experience Department in all areas of event planning and event activation
• Collaborate with other departments prior to and during event execution
• Engage with guests, enhancing the overall event experience through customer service and operational support.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure smooth execution of all event activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to event preparation, operations, or guest services.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate's degree or 2+ years into bachelor's degree: Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends as required
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers; display superior judgement and diplomatic skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment to excellence, self-motivation, and professionalism; Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with organization and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet research, and experience working with databases
• Hold a valid Driver's License
• True team player and collaborator
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Reliable transportation to and from the track location

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won't take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

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