The Sr. Event Coordinator willassistthe Manager and Director of Event Services with the overall planning and execution of events at Vinik Sports Groupoperatedvenues. The coordinator will work closely with all departments to coordinate and communicate all information imperative to executing a world-class event. The coordinator willbe responsible forensuring staff delivers world-class service at every level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for overall planning and execution of concert, sporting, and premium events at VinikSports Groupoperatedproperties; including site visits, follow-up with clients and all preparations associated.
Responsible for executing end-to-endlogisticsfor large scale events and troubleshooting in real time with principal clients.
Responsible for working closely with all departments while coordinating day-to-day events, shows, Premium events and meetings
Responsible for creating a complete andaccurate“event details sheet” based on advance material and distribute to VSG staff
Responsible for building andmaintainingstrong collaborative relationships with outside vendors for show rentals, stagehands, runners, etc.
Responsible for working with all departments to ensure venue is clean,clearand ready for events/shows, premiumeventsand meetings
Responsible for working closely andadvanceall events/show information withpromoter/production contacts and communicate with all departments prior to and throughout events/shows
Coordinate and communicate with clients and VSG leadership during critical or high-profile situations to ensure all needs are being met, with discretion.
Assistwith live tracking of event related expenses and communicating key logistical information for high-level events in real time.
Responsible for preparing to-scale maps for ticket office based on tour specifications andactas main contact forkillsand obstructions; communicatetoall departments
Coordinate all set-up needs for events/shows, hospitality and meetings, including but not limited to guest service, conversion, stagehands, merchandise, broadcast networks, audio/visual support, IT, pyrotechnics, licenses, permits, insurance, catering, parking, estimates,housekeeping, sales,marketing, equipment rental and runners
Responsible for coordination of all functions from planning, advancing, load in, event operation, load out, post-event reports, managing invoices and expenses
Assist Manager with resource tracking, record keeping, and department reports
Represent the department on committees and other special project opportunities supported by the company
Assist Manager in business planning, budget management and other special projects as requested
All other duties as assigned
Game/Event Responsibilities
Game/Event Night Responsibilities: Yes
Approximate number of events worked per year: 120+
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Event Management or Hospitality Management
A minimum of2-3years’ experiencein venue events management and coordination, preferably in the sports, entertainment,conventionor exposition industry
Ability todemonstrateleadership skills
Prior experience working large scale events
Experience working in a capacity where you have no direct management responsibility for functions and work closely in a collaborative way to influence others
Excellent ability toestablishrapport with others and the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
Exceptional relationship-building skillsdemonstratedwith the ability to develop andmaintainpositive long-term relationships with outside vendors
Demonstratedexperience with project management
Ability to communicate clearly in a professional manner both verbally and written
Exhibit good judgment, make sound decisions quickly, be proactive andanticipateneeds of clients
Ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task proficiently, work well under pressure with attention to detail and be creative with solutions to client needs
Ability to relate to a diverse customer and employee base
Proficiencyin Microsoft Word,Exceland Outlook
Experienceworking in AutoCAD andMomentusElite
Working Conditions
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting,loudand distracting
This is an onsite role split time between Benchmark International Arena and the Yuengling Center; flexibility to work a minority of time remotely.
Ability to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift/carry/move up to 50lbs
Ability to work in cold/hotindoorand outdoor temperatures
Ability to commute to various venues throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area
Ability to travel within the US and Canada for up to one-week at a time, multiple times per year
Ability to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or people
Ability to movecomfortablethroughout the arena with minimalaccommodations
Ability to workcomfortablearound special effects including, but not limitedto:haze, strobe lights, lasers, etc.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat downtown Tampa home in which the team plays its games. The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida.