Project Coordinator

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 [email protected].

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