Project Coordinator

Playfly Sports; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking a Project Coordinator in Chicago, IL. This hybrid/remote role supports Paragon’s account team, coordinating travel, meetings, budgets, and activation strategies for client marketing initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a senior undergraduate status or Bachelor’s degree in marketing-related fields, internship experience, and strong communication and organizational abilities to drive program success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Senior undergraduate or Bachelor’s in marketing, advertising, sports management, or business.
• Internship experience in marketing industry preferred.
• Interest in corporate sponsorship consulting and/or event marketing.
• Clear and concise communication; strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and coordinate travel schedules and reservations.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, reserve facilities, and record meeting summaries.
• Assist in account team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Compose routine account team correspondence.
• Aid in management of client budget(s).
• Support development and execution of activation strategies and plans.
• Conduct research for opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Assist with evaluation of renewal contracts and new relationships.
• Support Paragon management in goals and new business development.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

People skills

Problem solving

Follow directions

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Senior undergraduate status

Job description

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team in Chicago, IL.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Chicago, IL

(Hybrid/Remote)

Responsible for assisting in the activities and operations of Paragon’s account team as they relate to Paragon’s clients’ marketing and promotional initiatives, as well as providing general assistance and support to account management initiatives with respect to assigned accounts.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Arrange and coordinate travel schedules and reservations
• Coordinate and arrange meetings, prepare agendas, reserve and prepare facilities, and record and transcribe meeting summaries
• Assist in account team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Compose routine account team correspondence
• Provide support for comprehensive end-of-year and/or program analyses
• Aid in management of client budget(s)
• Facilitate the development and execution of activation strategies, plans, and activities
• Conduct research as needed, such as seeking out new opportunities and solutions to increase program efficiencies
• Assist with the evaluation of renewal contracts and new relationships
• Contribute to team spirit on the account team
• Assist Paragon management in the implementation of goals and objectives, including new business development
• Take an active role in protecting and maintaining a healthy culture at Paragon
• Other job-related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Senior undergraduate status or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the field of marketing, advertising, sports management, or business
• Internship experience in marketing industry preferred
• Interest in principles and practices of corporate sponsorship consulting and/or event marketing
• Communicate clearly and concisely, including oral, written, and audio/visual presentations
• Display sound organizational skills and computer literacy
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrate strong people skills
• Analyze and assess programs, initiatives, policies, and needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Understand and assist in furthering Paragon’s and clients’ goals, objectives, and procedures - Follow directions and meet deadlines
• Respond to new opportunities and adapt quickly to shifting conditions
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and compelling customer service attitude - Display a high level of energy and dependable, strong work ethic

Travel, Lifting, Physical Requirements

• Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Occasional lifting of light to moderate weight objects
• Local and domestic travel, including nights and weekends, as well as some holidays

Compensation

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The Base Pay Range For This Role Is

$43,000—$45,000 USD

What We Do

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

What We Stand For

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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