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Red Bull

Director, Sports Marketing

Miami, FL · On-site

$149K - $224K/yr

REGIONAL STRATEGY & BUSINESS PLANNING Own the annual Southeast Sports Marketing business plan ... EVENT INITIATIVES & PROJECTS Lead & support the creation, development and execution of regionally ...

Red Bull

Director, Sports Marketing

Miami, FL

$149K - $224K/yr

REGIONAL STRATEGY & BUSINESS PLANNING Own the annual Southeast Sports Marketing business plan ... EVENT INITIATIVES & PROJECTS Lead & support the creation, development and execution of regionally ...

Marriott

Director of Event Planning

Chantilly, VA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Manages event planning functions and staff on a daily basis. Core area of ... Works with direct reports to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges ...

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How much do director sports event planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for director sports event planning in the United States is $78,450.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Sports Event Planning vs Sports Event Coordinator?

AspectDirector Sports Event PlanningSports Event Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in sports management, event planning, or related field; experience in event leadershipAssociate or bachelor's degree; entry-level experience in event coordination
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple events, manages teams, strategic planningAssists with event setup, logistics, on-site coordination
Employer & Industry UsageSports organizations, universities, event management companiesSports clubs, local event venues, sports marketing firms

The main difference is that the Director Sports Event Planning holds a leadership role, responsible for overall event strategy and management, while the Sports Event Coordinator handles logistical tasks and on-the-ground coordination. The director focuses on planning and oversight, whereas the coordinator executes specific event components.

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ADAPTIVE SPORTS WINTER EVENT PLANNING INTERNSHIP

ADAPTIVE SPORTS WINTER EVENT PLANNING INTERNSHIP

Move United

Rockville, MD

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position Overview:

An internship with Move United provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and professional experience in adaptive sports, sports management, events management, and other related fields while helping Move United lead a movement so that no one is left on the sidelines, and everyone gets in the game.

The Adaptive Sports Event Planning Intern will learn about planning and delivering a large scale national adaptive sports event. They will also get to experience other programmatic initiatives.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The internship involves supporting a variety of event and program logistics from start to finish. Depending on the time of year this internship will get to experience one of Move United’s signature events such as The Hartford Ski Spectacular or Move United Warfighter events.

Assist with all aspects of event planning including curriculum design, venue and event logistics, marketing and onsite experience

Assist with identify assets and local support to improve the event goals; coordinate with organizing team

Assist in coordinating workshops, clinics, social events and other aspects of the overall schedule

Assist Move United staff in elevating and promoting Move United’s overall events and programs

Internship period:

August – December, 8-12 weeks

Other periods may be available upon request (please inquire).

Hours:

Full time for winter intern - Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST. Flexible hours to accommodate differing time zones are available.

30-40 hours/week

This internship is remote, except for in-person event attendance. Some office hour experience available at our Rockville, MD HQ.

Compensation:

$50 stipend per day

All travel expenses to events are paid

Adaptive sports training and education

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits can be earned upon request

Additional certificates can be earned through our member organizations

Intern Qualities:

Self-motivated

Takes initiative

Flexible/adaptable to change

Organized with multi-tasking abilities

Ability to work well in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

Background in the field, including formal education or equivalent experience (Preferred)

Technologically proficient with experience in using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite

Effective communicator – comfortable using a range of communication tools

Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background screening

Availability to travel within the U.S. (air and ground)

Desired Skills (not required)

Experience using CRM systems (i.e. Salesforce), web creation platforms (i.e. WordPress), and digital marketing platforms (i.e. Constant Contact) a plus

Digital design experience (i.e. Canva or Adobe Indesign) a plus

Accepted interns will be required to:

Complete any training required for the internship

Maintain weekly meetings with the supervisor

Participate in a mid and end-of-internship review

Be responsible for completing the necessary paperwork, if seeking college credits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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