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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Oak View Group, Acrisure Arena, the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken), and the Coachella Valley Lakers (official NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers) are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to serve as a Coordinator, Partnership Activation & Fulfillment. This person oversees the delivery of all partnership assets and activations for the building and team for their assigned partner accounts. Additionally, this position will be involved with partnership reporting and analytics, post-season reporting, and renewals, including partner presentations.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $30.00-$31.25.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 7, 2026.

America's hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premier 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts. Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

The Coachella Valley Lakers are the newest addition to the rapidly growing sports and entertainment landscape in the Coachella Valley. Formerly known as the South Bay Lakers, the team serves as the official NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic and successful franchises in global sports. Founded in 2006 as the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the organization has built a strong reputation for developing elite talent, supporting the NBA pipeline, and delivering a high level of competition within the G League. 

Backed by the championship legacy and global brand of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Coachella Valley Lakers embody a culture rooted in excellence, innovation, and player development. This legacy, combined with Oak View Group's success in launching Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 2022, created a powerful foundation for continued growth. This foundation positions the Coachella Valley Lakers to build on an established track record while supporting the development of future NBA talent. 

The transition to the Coachella Valley marks an exciting new chapter for the franchise, aligning with the region's emergence as a premier destination for sports and live entertainment. Since the opening of Acrisure Arena in 2022, the desert has experienced significant momentum, highlighted by the success of the Coachella Valley Firebirds and a growing calendar of world-class events. This expansion reflects a broader vision to establish the Valley as a dynamic hub for professional sports, community engagement, and unforgettable fan experiences.

The Coachella Valley Lakers will be managed by OVG in a similar fashion to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The team will play a vital role in connecting with local fans, supporting regional development, and enhancing the overall sports scene in the desert. Fueled by Coachella Valley's energy, talent, and love for sports, the Coachella Valley Lakers are perfectly positioned to amplify the next chapter of professional sports and the continued pursuit of entertainment in the region.

• Manage a portfolio of assigned sponsorship accounts, including the planning and execution of sponsors' contractual elements, including traditional media assets, in-market promotions, in-arena activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs.
• Develop and deliver effective and measurable sponsorship platforms for sponsors by managing expectations, communicating timelines, and ensuring contractual asset fulfillment.
• Use a variety of methods and resources to creatively engage with and enhance partner relationships, using industry knowledge and brand awareness to overcome challenges, create business opportunities, and exceed company objectives.
• Work with other team members to develop a template and plan per sponsor to demonstrate ROI and ROO of marketing partnership initiatives and oversee development of mid-year and year-end partnership recaps and case studies.
• Manage internal and external partner expectations on processes, timelines, approvals, and deadlines.
• Assist with partnership renewal and identifying incremental revenue opportunities amongst existing partners of Acrisure Arena, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and the Coachella Valley Lakers basketball team.
• Serve as an on-site point of contact for all activations taking place within Acrisure Arena and around the perimeter of the venue in conjunction with arena events.
• Regularly prepare research/market awareness to keep up-to-date with current partner news, industry trends, and research activation concepts for partners as needed.
• Work with business development team on key category and platform ideation for prospects.
• Maintain accurate reporting processes, CRM database, procedures, and partner database management.
• Provide a high-level weekly report indicating the status of all current partner and department administrative action items to the Vice President, Executive Vice President, and President of OVG Global Partnerships.
• Responsible for directly contributing to overall department revenue goals through current sponsor partnership renewals and upsell opportunities.
• Work closely with internal departments (like legal, finance, hospitality, etc.) on partner needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Partnership Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality/Sports Management, Business or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience with partnerships preferred.
• Basic knowledge & interest in sponsorship advertising and events.
• Understands the concept of advertising.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous event or entertainment partnership experience is a plus.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
• Must be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and event days as assigned.
• Team player who is creative and a proactive problem solver.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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