Octagon Marketing (Post-Grad Internship2)

OCTAGON
Position Description

Position Title: Event Coordinator, Apparel Brand
Duration: March 15 – July 16, 2010
Division: MNA: Marketing Solutions; Norwalk, CT
Supervisor: Becca Fagan
If interested, contact: Diane Caporizzo


Position Summary:
Octagon is looking for an event coordinator to assist with all aspects of an event marketing program in New York City. This includes pre-event planning and on-site execution of all event programming. This individual will also be asked to provide general account support and occasionally support other account teams within Octagon. The following qualities are critical in ensuring success within this position: organizational skills, professional communication skills (written and verbal), punctuality, motivation, willingness to work non-traditional hours on consecutive days, desire to work as part of a team, flexibility and soccer knowledge.


Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Assist with management of on-site temporary staff
• Solve problems as they arise
• Assist with post-event follow-up, data entry and evaluation
• Coordinate travel arrangements within specified budget parameters
• Assist on overall account team duties and additional programs as needed

Required Qualifications:
• Related bachelors degree
• Desire to learn about and work in sports-related career
• Travel and evening/weekend work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of event management
• Knowledge, experience and interest in international soccer
• Basic apparel industry knowledge is preferred


Octagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.