VIP Events and Special Services PE

WORK OPTION: Hybrid

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

Position Summary:

This role supports the planning and execution of the guest experience for executive-level guests and key partners attending global league events (NBA All-Star, International Pre-Season and Regular Season Games, NBA Draft, NBA Finals, executive-level meetings and events, etc.). 

Major Responsibilities:

•    Support processes to ensure an elevated and seamless experience for executive-level guests and key partners attending global League events.  
•    Assist with event guest list and invite coordination.
•    Assist with arena ticketing delivery and seating assignments.
•    Support internal event reservation system as it relates to event planning, sleeping rooms, ticket requests and special requests.
•    Assist with the development, testing and implementation of event evites and websites.
•    Assist with the development of schedules and agendas for events.
•    Assist with event participant coordination and logistics.
•    Develop event profiles and recaps.
•    Assist with gifting and merchandise coordination.
•    Assist with internal contact information systems.  Run reports for event management and guest mailings.  Maintain current guest information.
 

Required Education/Professional Experience:

•    Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

•    A minimum of 3+ years of event planning experience (VIP, executive-level familiarity is a plus).

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

•    Strong executive presence, experience working with VIP clients.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•    Extremely meticulous, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making and problem-solving skills (solutions oriented).
•    Discretion and a high level of confidentiality.
•    Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
•    Self-starter while being a team player with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
•    Determination and flexibility to overcome challenges to ensure events are successful.
•    High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and CRM.
•    Ability to travel globally; approximately 20% travel.
 

Salary Range: $26.00 - $33.00 

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.