Sponsorship Activation & Partnerships Coordinator

Learfield IMG College; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401(k) + Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Learfield IMG College in Highland Heights, KY is seeking an organized Partnerships Coordinator to join our Sports Properties team and support corporate sponsorship activations on campus. You will execute day-to-day fulfillment across partner accounts, track assets, coordinate with university contacts and brand partners, and help manage gameday operations.

This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys logistics, and wants to grow a career in college sports

Qualifications

• Some experience in marketing, partnerships, events, or a related field (internships or early career experience welcome)
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and home games

Responsibilities

• Support the activation and fulfillment of corporate partnership agreements across traditional, digital, and in-venue platforms
• Serve as a liaison between the property team, university staff, and brand partners to ensure smooth delivery of partner assets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with organization partners, athletic department staff, and internal stakeholders—serving as a trusted and respected representative of Learfield and the property
• Track inventory and maintain accurate records of all sponsorship elements and deliverables
• Assist with gameday operations, including setup, signage placement, hospitality, and in-game promotions
• Supervise gameday staff, as needed, to support on-site execution
• Provide proof-of-performance documentation for fulfilled partnership elements
• Support administrative functions such as budget tracking, invoicing, contract documentation, and expense reporting
• Contribute to partner recap presentations and internal reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments (e.g., sales, digital, marketing) to ensure seamless execution

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports management, marketing, business, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Learfield IMG College in Highland Heights, KY is seeking an organized Partnerships Coordinator to join our Sports Properties team and support corporate sponsorship activations on campus. You will execute day-to-day fulfillment across partner accounts, track assets, coordinate with university contacts and brand partners, and help manage gameday operations.

This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys logistics, and wants to grow a career in college sports