Freelance Coordinator, Shepherding

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of approximately 9 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed._**

As the Freelance Shepherding Coordinator, you will report to the Shepherding Supervisor. This position is an integral part of the Stamford Olympic & Paralympic Operations team.

You are responsible for ensuring all travelers to the Olympic Host City and Stamford have submitted and received all required information/documents to be able to be accredited to work. You will also work together with the Accommodations team in managing hotel rooming lists across eight hotel properties in Stamford area.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with the Scheduling Supervisor in management and communication to Olympic & Paralympic travelers prior to their departure to Paris or Stamford
- Assist with managing hotel rooming lists for the eight hotel properties contracted in the Stamford area
- Liaison with Merchandise Coordinator
- Become familiar with all Games Event Management functionality within internal NBC Sports Group database/CRM software (SCORE)
- Other responsibilities as assigned

**Qualifications**
Basic Requirements:

- Minimum one (1+) year of relevant experience; preferably with a focus on project management, accommodations and/or logistics
- Excellent organization skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Solid written and verbal communication skills

Desired Characteristics:

- Previous experience in planning or managing aspects of an Olympic program or comparable large-scale live event
- Proven ability to access priorities, multitask, adapt and pivot (when necessary) in a quick paced environment

Additional Requirements:

- Must be able to travel/ commute to Stamford, CT
- Willingness to work nights and weekends, and holidays
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older

**Hybrid**: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week - Stamford, CT. (During the lead up and throughout Games Time, there is the expectation of daily work on-site.)
**Additional Information**
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