Job Description
ABOUT NASHVILLE SC:
Nashville is America’s “It City” and one of the fastest-growing soccer hubs in the country. From hosting the CONCACAF Gold Cup to FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the FIFA Club World Cup, Music City has quickly become a destination for some of the sport’s most prominent events. Nashville SC has the largest soccer-specific stadium in Major League Soccer and in 2025 made Tennessee state history by becoming its first professional sports team champion!
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
Nashville Soccer Club is currently seeking a Coordinator of Special Events. This position will support the GEODIS Park Special Events Management team in the planning and execution of special events, while providing administrative support to ensure the successful delivery of all events at Nashville SC’s state-of-the-art stadium.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acquire strong knowledge of all event spaces in GEODIS Park (i.e., capacity per specified layout, existing A/V Set-up, etc.).
- Responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Ensuring all event specifications are communicated to and executed by all operating departments making for a successful experience for the client and attendees.
- Act as the on-site event contact for assigned special events, monitoring the entire event production from install to strike (i.e. walk-through, summary, set-up, load-out, event close out, etc.).
- Assist in creating event outlines summarizing each event to ensure each department is aware of all aspects associated with the event.
- Maintain constant communication with internal departments as it applies to the client at hand.
- Participate in internal and external meetings as required, including but not limited to walkthroughs and tours of event spaces for clients and vendors, department meetings, staff meetings, etc.
- Participate in pre-event meetings with all pertinent departments to ensure each department has all the required details to successfully execute the event.
- Assist in compiling event proposals.
- Responsible for the appropriate and timely set up of all functions.
- Become proficient in the venue’s event planning software to develop event layout designs.
- Provide support on Major Events as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
- Qualified Promise Zone residents given priority treatment.
- Must have a professional demeanor and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, and capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Team player with a positive attitude, professionalism, resourcefulness, integrity, motivation, and a strong work ethic.
- Must be able to take constructive criticism and change direction to suit operational and client needs.
- Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the Club.
- Must have a thorough understanding of the complexity of events and the hours that go into successful planning and activation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Must be able to work events from start to finish throughout the year which includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must have computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
- Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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