events fellow

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the events team (VP of Events, Director of Events, Event Director) in the planning and execution of events, including pre-event meetings, development of manuals or information packets, staff scheduling, facility set-up and breakdown, and emergency preparedness.
  
• Support the development of organizational processes necessary to event operations, including parking, credentialing, ticketing, security, and volunteers.
  
• Work with internal staff along with external transportation and logistics providers to ensure all necessary events-related supplies and equipment are transported or shipped to venues in a timely manner.
  
• Contribute to the organization and management of all rented or purchased Knight Eady equipment, supply inventory, and storage areas.
  
• Support the fiscal efficiency efforts of Knight Eady by monitoring and overseeing event budgets as assigned as well as demonstrating ethical and efficient spending of day-to-day organizational funds.
  
• This position will require working an adjusted schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed.
  

Our goal is to include our Events Fellow in as many event teams as possible, and there will be events that require extended hours on nights and weekends. In order to qualify for this position, you must demonstrate your willingness and availability to work and/or travel to the following event weeks, as you may be assigned to any combination of these event teams:

2024
‍December 1 - 7: SEC Men’s Basketball Fanfare (Atlanta, GA)
‍December 1 - 7: AHSAA Super 7 Football Championships (Birmingham, AL)

‍2025
‍February 14 - 15: Elevate the Stage (Toledo, OH)
February 25 - March 1: AHSAA State Finals (Birmingham, AL)
March 5 - 9: SEC Women’s Basketball Fanfare (Greenville, SC)
March 5 - 9: Elevate the Stage (Huntsville, AL)
March 11 - 16: Conference USA Basketball Tournament (Huntsville, AL)
March 11 - 16: SEC Men’s Basketball Fanfare (Nashville, TN)
March 21 - 23: SEC Women’s Gymnastics Championship (Birmingham, AL)
March 24 - 31: NCAA Women’s March Madness (Birmingham, AL)
April 14 - 19: NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship (Fort Worth, TX)
June (TBD): Chattanooga Corporate Challenge (Chattanooga, TN)
June (TBD):Birmingham Corporate Challenge (Birmingham, AL)

• Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated experience in event management (or other comparable, fast-paced work environment). Internship experience is applicable.
  
• Understanding of the events industry and a requirement to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required for event execution
  
• Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and the ability to think critically while handling multiple client projects and deadlines.
  
• Our work environment encourages teamwork, collaboration and leadership. The ability to take feedback and contribute to the process is a must.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently, both internally and externally.
  
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to lift objects over 35 lbs.
  

• Experience working in platforms such as Google Suite, Monday.com and/or Slack
  
• Experience executing full events or elements of events

• Compensation: $16/hour (anticipated average of 30 hours/week; overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours in one week)
  
• Any business-related travel expenses will be covered or reimbursed by Knight Eady
• Unlimited vacation