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How much do contest coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contest coordinator in the United States is $51,594.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $58,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contest coordinator?

A Contest Coordinator is a professional responsible for organizing, managing, and overseeing contests, competitions, or sweepstakes for organizations or events. They handle tasks such as planning contest rules, coordinating entries, ensuring fair judging, and communicating with participants. Contest Coordinators often collaborate with marketing, legal, and communications teams to ensure the contest runs smoothly and complies with regulations. They play a key role in promoting engagement and ensuring a positive experience for all participants.

How does a contest coordinator typically collaborate with other departments during the planning and execution of an event?

As a Contest Coordinator, you'll work closely with marketing, communications, legal, and sometimes IT teams to ensure a seamless contest experience. You’ll coordinate with marketing to promote the contest, with legal to ensure compliance with regulations, and with IT to manage online submissions or voting systems. Clear communication and strong organizational skills are crucial, as you’ll often be the point of contact ensuring all teams are aligned on timelines and deliverables. This collaborative environment helps ensure the contest runs smoothly and achieves its objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contest coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contest Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in event planning or project management, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with registration platforms, scheduling software, and communication tools like email marketing systems is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously help set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring smooth event execution, participant satisfaction, and successful contest outcomes.

What is the difference between Contest Coordinator vs Event Coordinator?

AspectContest CoordinatorEvent Coordinator
Primary RoleOrganizes and manages contests, competitions, and challengesPlans and executes various events like conferences, weddings, and corporate gatherings
Required SkillsEvent planning, communication, organization, familiarity with contest rulesEvent planning, logistics, vendor management, client coordination
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, community organizations, corporate settingsHotels, event venues, corporate offices, non-profits
Common CertificationsEvent planning certifications, project managementEvent planning certifications, project management

While both roles involve event planning and coordination, a Contest Coordinator specializes in managing competitions and contests, ensuring rules are followed and prizes awarded. An Event Coordinator handles a broader range of events, focusing on logistics and execution. The two roles share skills and certifications but differ in their specific focus and types of events managed.

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Winter Events Coordinator - South

Glen Ellyn, IL • On-site

Glenbard Township High School District 87
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Glenbard Township High School District 87external

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Event Coordinator
Date Posted:
3/2/2026
Location:
Glenbard South
Date Available:
26-27
Position
Events Coordinator Winter
Building
Glenbard South
Schedule B Group
Group 7
Job ID
#10514
School Year
2026-2027
Closing Date
3/16/26 - or until filled
Compensation and Benefits
  • AFSCME positions, please see the AFSCME Contract
  • All other individuals see the Extracurricular Schedule.
  • TRS/IMRF benefits may apply.

Position Summary
  • Assist the Head Coach to provide a competitive athletic environment that empowers and inspires student athletes
  • Help to foster team building and an environment of reliability, adaptability and good sportsmanship.
  • Aide in the promotion of academic growth and achievement for athletes.

Qualifications
  • Supervise events as listed below or as assigned by the Athletic Director.
  • Fall: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball
  • Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading, Girls Gymnastics, Wrestling
  • Spring: Badminton, Baseball, Boys Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Softball, Boys Tennis, Track and Field, Boys Volleyball

Reports To
  • Assistant Principal for Athletics of the building assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform the following duties for each assigned event
  • Check the physical set-up prior to the start of the event.
  • Meet and administer responsibilities related to contest officials.
  • Instruct and supervise event workers.
  • Check with athletic trainers regarding location and emergency needs.
  • Meet and orient visiting teams as necessary.
  • Manage contest equipment.
  • Be responsible for general crowd control/administrative supervision.
  • Administer post-contest duties and secure the facility and communicate with maintenance as appropriate.
  • Review proceedings with the Assistant Principal for Athletics the following day.
  • Some events may require earlier set-up or late close-up.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
  • Ability to write professional communications.
  • Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
  • Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
  • Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
  • The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
  • Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To
D'Wayne Bates
Assistant Principal for Athletics
Glenbard East High School
1014 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148
Tel. 630-627-9250
www.glenbardeasths.org
Matthew Bowser
Assistant Principal for Athletics
Glenbard North High School
990 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Tel. 630-653-7000
www.glenbardnorthhs.org
Timothy Carlson
Assistant Principal for Athletics
Glenbard South High School
23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel. 630-469-6500
www.glenbardsouthhs.org
Joseph Kain
Assistant Principal for Athletics
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel. 630-469-8600
www.glenbardwesths.org
Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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