For more than 40 years, Indiana Sports Corp has been a leading civic organization advancing our community through sports. Indiana Sports Corp has played host to more than 500 national and international sporting events. These sporting events have led to more than $4 billion in direct spending in our community over that time. Indiana Sports Corp helped elevate the city of Indianapolis from India-a-no-place to the city “Where Champions are Crowned”. Indiana Sports Corp has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of our citizens, especially our most precious citizens, our youth.
The Indiana Sports Corp has been and will continue to be a bedrock civic organization upon
which the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana can continue to grow and flourish.
Location: Indianapolis Indiana
Position Duration: November 2024 - April 30, 2026
Position Overview
The Event Operations Coordinator will assist with the planning and coordination of events related to the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four. This position will develop and execute events leading up to and during the 2026 Men’s Final Four and will serve as a key constituent on the Local Organizing Committee. This position is a full-time non-exempt position with an end date of April 30, 2026.
General Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
- Works directly with the Tournament Director, ISC staff, and other Local Organizing Committee members, as necessary, to facilitate a shared vision for the 2026 Men’s Final Four.
- Collaborates frequently with the NCAA to ensure all projects and events are completed satisfactorily.
- Develops plans and execution of assigned projects and events related to the 2026 Men’s Final Four.
- Builds rapport and maintains positive relationships with NCAA and ISC partners and sponsors.
- Assists with preparing and managing budgets related to their events and projects and provides periodic updates to the Tournament Director.
- Leads the planning and execution of the monthly meetings with the NCAA and key partners.
- Assists with the planning and execution of Local Organizing Committee Meetings. Participates on Local Organizing Committee to ensure proper and timely completion of responsibilities.
- Participates in warehouse logistics and management.
- Assist with the Fan Jam promotions and other NCAA and ISC projects as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in event planning, sports management, marketing, social media or other related work
- 2+ years prior experience (can be combination of internships, volunteer, and part time/full time work) in event planning and execution, marketing, communications, social media management.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Comfortability in presenting to large and small groups of people
- Exceptional time management skills, multi-tasking abilities, team player
- Experience working with volunteers and/or managing and motivating people
- Budget management and negotiation skills
- Ability to accomplish projects independently and within a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism
- Fantastic customer service, ethics, and high expectations for quality
- Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce (can be trained)
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.
