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Birthday Party Coordinator

Oakland, CA · On-site

$25.57/hr

... planning activities and manages party staff according to established standards. The coordinator will make sure the birthday person, family and guests have a memorable experience in a manner that ...

Monster Mini Golf

Birthday Party Host

Southaven, MS · On-site

$10 - $13.50/hr

If you thrive on bringing joy to kids and making party planning a breeze for parents, we want you on our team! What You'll Do: As a Monster Mini Golf Birthday Memory Maker, you'll be the star of the ...

Monster Mini Golf

Birthday Party Host

Southaven, MS · On-site

$10 - $13.50/hr

If you thrive on bringing joy to kids and making party planning a breeze for parents, we want you on our team! What You'll Do: As a Monster Mini Golf Birthday Memory Maker, you'll be the star of the ...

Spare Time Entertainment

Birthday Party Host

Colchester, VT · On-site

$11.25 - $15.50/hr

Job Responsibilities * Assist Event Planner with birthday party planning including making confirmation calls, offering party enhancements, scheduling Party Patrol team, mapping out party lanes.

Spare Time Entertainment

Birthday Party Host

Colchester, VT · On-site

$11.25 - $15.50/hr

Job Responsibilities * Assist Event Planner with birthday party planning including making confirmation calls, offering party enhancements, scheduling Party Patrol team, mapping out party lanes.

Spare Time Entertainment

Birthday Party Host

Omaha, NE · On-site

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Job Responsibilities * Assist Event Planner with birthday party planning including making confirmation calls, offering party enhancements, scheduling Party Patrol team, mapping out party lanes.

Spare Time Entertainment

Birthday Party Host

Omaha, NE · On-site

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Job Responsibilities * Assist Event Planner with birthday party planning including making confirmation calls, offering party enhancements, scheduling Party Patrol team, mapping out party lanes.

Thrillz

Party Planner - KOP

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

As a Party Planner, you'll coordinate and host birthday parties and group events from start to finish. You'll ensure every guest has a safe, fun, and memorable experience. This role is ideal for ...

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Birthday Party Coordinator

Daphne, AL · On-site

$16/hr (+ commission)

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Birthday Party Coordinator

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$16/hr (+ commission)

The Birthday Party Coordinator will manage parties from the reservation and planning stages through the day of the event. This position requires excellent customer service, strong communication ...

My Gym

Birthday Party Host

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Deliver amazing games and activities planned for the children attending the birthday party * Supervise program participants and ensure party area is safe for participants and instructors * Provide ...

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Party Planner

Southlake, TX · On-site

We own and manage a full service restaurant, 16 different sporting facilities, a birthday party business, toy store, and boutique shopping in Southlake Texas. Market and Manage our children's parties.

Thrillz

Party Planner - KOP

King Of Prussia, PA

As a Party Planner, you'll coordinate and host birthday parties and group events from start to finish. You'll ensure every guest has a safe, fun, and memorable experience. This role is ideal for ...

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Birthday Party Coordinator

Oakland, CA • On-site

AEG
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$25.57/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Organize and develop all aspects of birthday parties, including booking reservations, ordering supplies, and coordinating with vendors.

  • Create and review party agendas, supervise staff during parties, and ensure a memorable experience for guests and the birthday child.

  • Lead and direct party staff, recruit and train Party Captains, and manage all party scheduling and food coordination.

Job description

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.
TITLE: Birthday Party Coordinator
POSITION TYPE: Part Time - Non-Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: Oakland Ice Center
REPORTS TO: Participant Development Manager
POSTING DATED: August 2026
Pay Range: $25.57 per hour
Position Overview
The Birthday Party Coordinator, acting under the general direction of the Participant Development Manager, performs and plans the essential party planning activities and manages party staff according to established standards. The coordinator will make sure the birthday person, family and guests have a memorable experience in a manner that gives special recognition to the birthday party child which promotes our birthday program to all attendees.
Shift Information:
  • Shifts are primarily Friday - Sunday
  • Shift time varies per business needs.
  • Occasional holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Organizes and develops all aspects of birthday parties, including but not limited to, contacting interested individuals, booking reservations, ordering necessary supplies (including food and beverage) and working with vendors to ensure optimal amounts of food and supplies are on hand.
  • Create individual party agendas within the framework of the party program including any special requests.
  • Conduct pre-party briefing with Party Captains to review timeline and schedule details (party area setup details, guest arrivals, party area games, off ice activities, public skate activities, food serving details, party departure and clean up).
  • Attends birthday parties, supervises staff, leads example by providing excellent customer service.
  • Develops and creates birthday parties to include collateral materials (i.e. fliers and forms, website content, supplies, etc.).
  • Maintains records and prepares reports on birthday party program activities in accordance with given budget.
  • Provides marketing along with the Participant Development Manager to promote the business of birthday parties through established methods (i.e., website, database etc.).
  • Promotes and markets birthday business available (i.e., print, website, in-arena, tabling etc.)
  • Leads and directs staff for efficient and professional party execution.
  • Recruits, hires, and trains Party Captains; conducts ongoing training to ensure the highest levels of service and creativity.
  • Responsible for all party scheduling and food coordination.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Skating experience preferred.
  • Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
  • Ability to possess dependable transportation.
  • Able to pass a background check with the State of California.
  • Ability to work under general supervision.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability and experience to lead and supervise others.
  • People person who enjoys working with children, families, and the public in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
  • Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
  • Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
  • Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
  • Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
  • May be required to travel to other company locations
  • May be required to attend conference, events, and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

What We Offer
  • $200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
  • 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
  • Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanley's
  • 4 free Barracuda tickets to most games.
  • Pet Insurance
  • Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
  • Free employee parking
  • Fun environment

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
Summary:
Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.
We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.
We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
T - Team success is more important than individual success
E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do
A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions
M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones
T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions
E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions
A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say
L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them
We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies
SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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About AEG

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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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