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Ref: HP924-85
Job description / Role
The main responsibility of the Events Coordinator is in conjunction with the Event Manager and Events Executive, plan and coordinate functions, sports and entertainment events held at Dubai Sports City. He/She will essentially be responsible for:
Hospitality management
- Manage the invitation process and coordinate the VVIP & Corporate box area of the stadium on event day.
Function Coordination
- Develop marketing collateral for function spaces, handle enquiries and plan functions within the Cricket stadium and other DSC venues.
Event Reporting
- Compile comprehensive post event reports on areas of responsibility.
Event Planning
- Work with the Events Manager in the planning and preparation of various aspects of large scale sporting & entertainment events.
Volunteer & Event Day Staff Supervision
- Effective management and supervision of any volunteers & other event personnel working within the hospitality areas of the stadium.
Requirements
The Event Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Event Manger and Events Executive with organising all logistical matters to ensure effective coordination with participants of the events, co-coordinate with venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire companies.
He/She will also liaise with Marketing, Commercial and PR with regards to event operations ensuring daily effective coordination of all stakeholders and co-ordinate with all external agencies to ensure the that inputs and actions are timely and in accordance with the needs of the event and its event plan.
The ideal candidate will come from a background of Event Operations in Sports and Entertainment and will be available immediately to start this summer. Candidates with a Valid UAE driving license will be given preference.
Please apply online.
About the Company
Dubai Sports City is spread in 50 million sq km in the heart of Dubai Land, offering world class facilities in sports, commercial and residential real estate. It's been conceptualized as a city within a city, where you can get everything from state-of-the-art sports venues and international sporting events, to top of the line sports academies, providing a platform for youth development, recreational sporting facilities, residential and commercial developments, together with all the related amenities expected in a purpose-built city, including international schools, medical facilities, hotels, community centers and entertainment venues.
The world's first integrated sports city
Centrally located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai Sports City is 20 minutes away from the Airport, 10 minutes from the Mall of the Emirates, and 5 minutes drive from the Autodrome
Formally launched in March 2004 as a cornerstone project of Dubailand
Total project cost - US$4 billion
The first facility to be completed in Dubai Sports City was the 18-hole championship golf course, The Els Club, Ernie Els first golf course design concept in the Middle East, operational since March 2008
The ICC Global Cricket Academy (ICC GCA), based at Dubai Sports City, the focal point of world class cricket development, offering players, coaches, umpires and trainers at all levels the opportunity to develop their education and skills
The Dubai Cricket Stadium opened in April 2009 and has been hosting several international events
An American curriculum school opened in September 2009 Currently having over 300 students
Brand-new, purpose-built nursery, located in Dubai Sports City, is in walking distance of the Victory Heights and Canal Residence West residential community
The community has self sufficient water and irrigation facilities
Over 5,000 residents currently living at DSC
30,000 new residents expected in the next 5 years with the addition of 1200 new villas and 35 new towers
50,000 residents expected once the community reaches its peak