Coordinator, Events Operations

The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C., known for their commitment to excellence both on and off the field. As a pivotal part of the Major League Baseball community, the Nationals organization proudly upholds the values of innovation, integrity, and teamwork. These values guide the team’s operations, foster a positive community impact, and ensure an exceptional experience for their fans and guests. Beyond baseball, the Nationals serve as a military-friendly employer, actively recruiting veterans and their spouses to contribute to the team’s ongoing success and community leadership.

Within this dynamic and fast-paced environment, the Nationals are seeking a Coordinator, Event Operations to join their Ballpark Operations events department. This full-time role offers an hourly wage starting at $21.89, reflecting consideration of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. The Coordinator, Event Operations, plays an essential support role focusing on administrative duties to facilitate smooth operation and execution of all internal, external, and game-day events hosted at the ballpark. This position is integral to ensuring cohesive collaboration among various teams, including Premium Services, Ticket Sales, and Levy Restaurants, with a strong emphasis on maintaining detailed operational reports and managing event-related administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in managing complex schedules and multiple communication streams from clients and internal departments.

The job involves handling the Game Day facility report, monitoring suite and private event sales, attending ticket sales meetings for accurate cross-referencing, and liaising with catering partners to meet specific suite requirements. Administratively, the Coordinator is responsible for processing contracts, purchase requisitions, invoices, and maintaining inventory for event supplies. Additionally, this role supports event execution duties, assisting the events team on both game-day and non-game-day activities to ensure flawless event operations.

This position requires a minimum of one year of experience in event production and operational management, including internships, and demands excellent oral and written communication skills. The Coordinator must be resourceful and dependable, proficient in Internet communication technologies, and familiar with Microsoft Office applications. Preference is given to candidates knowledgeable about event management software such as Momentous Software and Social Tables. The work environment includes frequent weekend and evening work, often in the high-energy, crowded settings of professional sports venues, requiring physical stamina and the ability to lift and move moderately heavy items. The Nationals emphasize equal employment opportunities and seek individuals who share their core values and dedication to creating an outstanding guest experience. Joining the Nationals offers the chance to be part of a renowned sports organization, contribute to memorable events, and grow within a vibrant team dedicated to success and community engagement.