Greater Columbus Sports Commission
Partnership Coordinator
Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Partnerships Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Strategic Partnerships
Status: Full Time (40+ hours)
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Location: Columbus (hybrid Arena District Office and home)
Travel: Local event sites and venues within a 30-mile radius approximately 20%
Overview The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is the only organization 100% focused on bringing sports events to Columbus, the 14th largest city in the United States and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. Our team is comprised of passionate, smart staff members who are proud to amplify Columbus and elevate its position as a top sports event host city. Just like the community we serve, Sports Commission team members are open‑minded, creative, hard‑working, and welcoming. Beyond our forward‑thinking professional development and flexible policies, we are proud to be a progressive, vibrant and uplifting workplace.
Every day, the team strives to live out each of the organization’s core values: Value the Voices, Take It On, Live Your Passion, Create Moments and Think Forward. We incorporate these into daily responsibilities and meetings, and they are crucial to our organization’s interactions with partners and community members — we honor our past and are always looking to the future.
Job Overview The Partnerships Coordinator will support the Strategic Partnerships team and the plan to generate partnership revenue to meet annual goals for recruitment of partner businesses and public/private sector groups. You will help prospect external partners as well as work closely with internal teams throughout the Sports Commission to plan and execute partner events and fulfill partner benefits. You will also support the team in achieving revenue goals for the GCSC owned and special events – such as Community Cup and Youth Camp, and NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Duties and Responsibilities Maintain accurate and up-to-date partnership records in the CRM system (Simpleview), including partner and non-partner listings in the CRM tracking leads, monitoring responses, and verifying bookings or lost business.
Prepare monthly reports including partnership activity summaries, prospecting reports, and billing updates.
Prepare and Initiate invoicing for partners while maintaining an understanding of the team’s community partner renewal goals and strategically supporting to reach those sales goals.
Communicate with partners and request other partnership information.
Coordinate projects for growing and retaining partnerships and increase partner engagement.
Assist in prospecting and researching potential new partners and sponsors.
Assist with coordinating large activation projects such as Home Court within the Community Cup event.
Assist in the logistics for various board and committee meetings such as Emerging Leaders Board Nominating/Governance meetings and Board Orientations. Includes invitee list, agenda preparation, catering, room set up, information packets, PowerPoints and ensuring meeting minutes are recorded.
Assist in coordinating the corporate partner networking events and Corporate Partner Engagement Committee meetings and events.
Assist with logistics for internal and external meetings, including the quarterly Board of Commissioner meetings. This would include document preparation, scheduling, updating board member lists, minutes, event space planning and catering, and other meeting logistics.
Provide general administrative support to the Strategic Partnerships team, including project coordination and assistance with overflow tasks, as needed.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
General team needs: ordering event supplies, scanning/printing documents organizing files, mailings and arranging shipment of materials.
Prepare travel arrangements and itineraries, as needed.
Attend Experience Columbus or Sports Commission community and industry functions.
Job Specific Requirements Experienced in the following areas (either through education, work experience or a combination of both) typically 2+ years:
Partnership, development or fundraising functions of a for profit or non‑profit.
Working in a CRM system for data management.
Connecting people and building relationships with corporate and community partners.
Coordinating events such as social, large meetings or fundraisers.
Knowledge of basic account receivable/invoicing.
Administrative work experience in a small team office setting or environment.
Situation and roles requiring discretion, tact, judgment, and poise.
Ability to take direction from others, ask questions when needed, and apply feedback.
Ability to anticipate needs, develop solutions and overcome obstacles with minimal direction.
Ability to adhere to confidentiality with the ability to gain trust and respect by all board members, ensuring privacy and security of information; adhere to all information, privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Greater Columbus Sports Commission Competencies Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects with the ability to reprioritize daily to respond to customer, client or employee changes and deadlines.
Flexibility and openness to new ideas, and different perspectives.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently but also can be a collaborative team member.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite 365, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and related software.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Familiar with and advocate for the Columbus region.
Passion for representing the city of Columbus as a sports destination.
Demonstrates a commitment to our company values: Value the Voices, Think Forward, Take it On, Create Moments and Live your Passion.
The organization requires all employees to obtain and maintain the Experience Columbus Insider (ECI) accreditation.
Physical Demands
Viewing computer monitors.
Frequent talking and/or listening with team or external people.
Regular sitting at a desk.
Standing during event registration.
Lifting up to 15 lbs. during events, only as needed, with or without assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Greater Columbus Sports Commission Careers website because of your disability. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. If you need accommodation or assistance in using the Greater Columbus Sports Commission Careers website,
please call 614-221-6060 .
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Status: Full Time (40+ hours)
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Location: Columbus (hybrid Arena District Office and home)
Travel: Local event sites and venues within a 30-mile radius approximately 20%
Overview The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is the only organization 100% focused on bringing sports events to Columbus, the 14th largest city in the United States and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. Our team is comprised of passionate, smart staff members who are proud to amplify Columbus and elevate its position as a top sports event host city. Just like the community we serve, Sports Commission team members are open‑minded, creative, hard‑working, and welcoming. Beyond our forward‑thinking professional development and flexible policies, we are proud to be a progressive, vibrant and uplifting workplace.
Every day, the team strives to live out each of the organization’s core values: Value the Voices, Take It On, Live Your Passion, Create Moments and Think Forward. We incorporate these into daily responsibilities and meetings, and they are crucial to our organization’s interactions with partners and community members — we honor our past and are always looking to the future.
Job Overview The Partnerships Coordinator will support the Strategic Partnerships team and the plan to generate partnership revenue to meet annual goals for recruitment of partner businesses and public/private sector groups. You will help prospect external partners as well as work closely with internal teams throughout the Sports Commission to plan and execute partner events and fulfill partner benefits. You will also support the team in achieving revenue goals for the GCSC owned and special events – such as Community Cup and Youth Camp, and NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Duties and Responsibilities Maintain accurate and up-to-date partnership records in the CRM system (Simpleview), including partner and non-partner listings in the CRM tracking leads, monitoring responses, and verifying bookings or lost business.
Prepare monthly reports including partnership activity summaries, prospecting reports, and billing updates.
Prepare and Initiate invoicing for partners while maintaining an understanding of the team’s community partner renewal goals and strategically supporting to reach those sales goals.
Communicate with partners and request other partnership information.
Coordinate projects for growing and retaining partnerships and increase partner engagement.
Assist in prospecting and researching potential new partners and sponsors.
Assist with coordinating large activation projects such as Home Court within the Community Cup event.
Assist in the logistics for various board and committee meetings such as Emerging Leaders Board Nominating/Governance meetings and Board Orientations. Includes invitee list, agenda preparation, catering, room set up, information packets, PowerPoints and ensuring meeting minutes are recorded.
Assist in coordinating the corporate partner networking events and Corporate Partner Engagement Committee meetings and events.
Assist with logistics for internal and external meetings, including the quarterly Board of Commissioner meetings. This would include document preparation, scheduling, updating board member lists, minutes, event space planning and catering, and other meeting logistics.
Provide general administrative support to the Strategic Partnerships team, including project coordination and assistance with overflow tasks, as needed.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
General team needs: ordering event supplies, scanning/printing documents organizing files, mailings and arranging shipment of materials.
Prepare travel arrangements and itineraries, as needed.
Attend Experience Columbus or Sports Commission community and industry functions.
Job Specific Requirements Experienced in the following areas (either through education, work experience or a combination of both) typically 2+ years:
Partnership, development or fundraising functions of a for profit or non‑profit.
Working in a CRM system for data management.
Connecting people and building relationships with corporate and community partners.
Coordinating events such as social, large meetings or fundraisers.
Knowledge of basic account receivable/invoicing.
Administrative work experience in a small team office setting or environment.
Situation and roles requiring discretion, tact, judgment, and poise.
Ability to take direction from others, ask questions when needed, and apply feedback.
Ability to anticipate needs, develop solutions and overcome obstacles with minimal direction.
Ability to adhere to confidentiality with the ability to gain trust and respect by all board members, ensuring privacy and security of information; adhere to all information, privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Greater Columbus Sports Commission Competencies Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects with the ability to reprioritize daily to respond to customer, client or employee changes and deadlines.
Flexibility and openness to new ideas, and different perspectives.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently but also can be a collaborative team member.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite 365, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and related software.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Familiar with and advocate for the Columbus region.
Passion for representing the city of Columbus as a sports destination.
Demonstrates a commitment to our company values: Value the Voices, Think Forward, Take it On, Create Moments and Live your Passion.
The organization requires all employees to obtain and maintain the Experience Columbus Insider (ECI) accreditation.
Physical Demands
Viewing computer monitors.
Frequent talking and/or listening with team or external people.
Regular sitting at a desk.
Standing during event registration.
Lifting up to 15 lbs. during events, only as needed, with or without assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Greater Columbus Sports Commission Careers website because of your disability. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. If you need accommodation or assistance in using the Greater Columbus Sports Commission Careers website,
please call 614-221-6060 .
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