Event Manager

About Pelicans Ballpark

Pelicans Ballpark is a year-round entertainment venue and home to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Class-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Pelicans Ballpark is in Myrtle Beach, SC less than a mile from the beach. The ballpark hosts 66 Pelicans game each year in addition to numerous other events including concerts, baseball/softball games, the Myrtle Beach Marathon, community events and more.

About the Myrtle Beach Area

The Myrtle Beach area hosts 20,000,000+ visitors annually and the destination consistently ranks among the best in the country. Stretching along 60 miles of sun-kissed South Carolina shoreline, Myrtle Beach is more than just a beach — it's a vibrant coastal destination where every moment becomes a memory. From the iconic Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to hidden gems in our 14 unique communities, The Beach is calling with something for everyone.

Who are the Myrtle Beach Pelicans?

The Pelicans are entering their 27th season in Myrtle Beach. The team played its first season in 1999 and recently signed a new 30-year lease with the City of Myrtle Beach, securing their future in Pelicans Ballpark for decades to come.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Awards & Accolades

• 1 MiLB Single-A Ballpark Experience for 6th Consecutive Year (Stadium Journey Magazine, 2024)
  
• 2020 Community Award Winner (SC Governor's Conference on Tourism & Travel)
• 2015 Bob Freitas Class A-Advanced Award Winner (Baseball America)
• Carolina League Excellence in Marketing & Promotions Award
• Top 5 Myrtle Beach Attraction (TripAdvisor)
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Recipient
• Franchise Sellout Record (15)
• Franchise Record for Average Nightly Attendance (4,197)
• Back-to-Back Carolina League Champions (2015 & 2016)

Who Are We Looking For?

In most every industry you'll find people who are content with where they are. With the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, we pride ourselves on hiring people who have the drive, will and determination to keep getting better every single day.

Position Description

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hiring an Event Manager for Pelicans Ballpark. This is a full-time position which oversees the execution of all events within Pelicans Ballpark and the brand-new Performance Center (set to open April This position will report directly to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans leadership.

This role will help usher in a new era of event operations for the venue. During the off-season, the ballpark will undergo significant renovations with multiple brand-new venue enhancing elements including upgraded video and sound systems. The brand-new Performance Center is the largest indoor space in our ballpark's history. The 9,000+ square foot space will provide an opening for countless types of events and activations that have not been possible at Pelicans Ballpark before. This is an exciting opportunity to be on the forefront of these renovations which will forever change the venue experience and capabilities as it relates to events beyond Pelicans Baseball.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Pelicans staff on event bookings.
• Seek out and contract new events.
• Assume responsibility for select returning events.
• Liaise with the Performance Center Manager as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed – including but limited to Food & Beverage, Operations, and Sales.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget for the department.
• Hire, train, manage, and evaluate the entire production staff.
• Assist with related marketing efforts as needed – this could include graphic design work, attending community events, etc.
• Manager the capture and archiving event related photos.
• Supervise event staff.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Candidates must be willing to dedicate hours per week, including all events and select Pelicans Baseball games.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 2-3 years in event planning and/or event management
• A strong interest in the sports industry
• Must be well organized and have the ability to work with others
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, and Light Room a plus.
• An understanding of the specifications and layouts of various social media platform, i.e. Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok
• A working knowledge and understanding of audio/visual equipment
• Candidates should be able to the perform physically demanding aspects of the job

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• Resume and cover letter.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.