Event Coordinator

This role provides hands-on event operational support for our World of Outlaws and DIRTcar events.

Responsibilities:

  • Travel to assigned events; partner with the WRG staff on issues including but not limited to: credential lists, equipment set up, logistics, fan engagement, promotional concerns, staffing, facility readiness and other items
  • Maintain and update the operational event documents, including but not limited to: event checklist, event manuals, recaps, and other items.
  • Maintain and update operational event items in the WRG database, including but not limited to: race day event information, forecasting, and graphics requests
  • Partner with the WRG events and ticketing teams to ensure operational concerns are addressed
  • In conjunction with department leadership, serve as a facilitator between the track promoter and series staff when necessary.
  • Communicate with track promoters to develop, create and execute online event pages for World of Outlaws and/or DIRTcar events
  • Assist with installation and removal of marketing and operational collateral, both onsite and offsite, prior, during and after an event.
  • Sell tickets to events as necessary, whether onsite or at the office.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

  • At least one to two years of previous operational experience
  • BS/BA degree in Marketing, Sports Management or related field strongly preferred
  • Experience in grassroots motorsports preferred; willingness to learn necessary
  • Able to solve simple and complex event-related problems with minimal support
  • Able to communicate with a variety of personalities with varying degrees of responsibilities with confidence and tact
  • Able to adapt to changing priorities quickly and easily
  • High sense of ownership and personal accountability required
  • Proven record of dependability and integrity
  • Strong organizational skills necessary
  • Good verbal skills
  • History of and willingness to work in a team environment
  • Able to maintain positive demeanor, even in highly stressful or demanding situations

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