Graduate Assistant, Special Events

Comcast; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast Spectacor seeks an events coordinator to lead and execute a variety of special events at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. You will collaborate with Sales on revenue opportunities and work with marketing on guest communications, invitations, and design requests.

The role requires handling budgets, coordinating with alumni programs, and ensuring seamless guest experiences during nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Relationship building skills for partner alignment and guest experience.
• Professional etiquette and professional conduct in corporate events.
• Ability to take ownership and be reliable in event operations.
• Strong teamwork to coordinate across departments.
• Clear communication with internal teams and vendors.
• Resilience to handle high-pressure live events.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute all special events in the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
• Collaborate with Sales on revenue-generating events.
• Lead coordination with creative for print and design requests.
• Work with marketing on guest invitations and communications.
• Assist managing event budgets and department finances.
• Coordinate with Flyers Alumni for Ambassador program events.

Skills

Relationship Building

Etiquette

Accountability

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Comcast Spectacor is a leading sports and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, the award-winning Xfinity Mobile Arena, and the worldclass esports franchise, T1 Entertainment & Sports. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Spectacor has more than 50 years of experience, with a proven track record of cultivating championship teams, managing worldclass venues, and promoting vibrant communities. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute all special events in the Xfinity Mobile Arena under the direction of the Manager, Special Events and Hospitality, including but not limited to Corporate Partnership Events, New Business Events, Season Ticket Member Events, and In-Game events and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales departments on revenue-generating events.
• Serve as lead for coordinating with creative on all print and design requests.
• Work directly with marketing to create guest invitations and communication process
• Help manage department finances such as specific single-event budgets.
• Assist booking Flyers Alumni as part of the Ambassador program for games and events.

• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Comcast is 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.

Skills:

Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Accountability; Teamwork; Communication; Resilience

Salary:

Base Pay: $18.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast 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, Comcast 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. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years