The SFU Men’s Ice Hockey Team is currently seeking candidates to fill the following positions. To apply, submit a brief cover letter and resume to gameday@sfuhockey.com. While the team appreciates all expressions of interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Events Coordinator

This role is a part-time paid position for individuals working in the event management business. The focus will be primarily home games, as SFU hosts 12 unique and exciting home games each season. The Events Manager organises volunteers, promotional materials, fan contests and activities.

The successful candidate should have the following attributes:
– very strong communication skills
– ability to work in a fast-paced environment and “think on their feet”
– understand the planning and execution that goes into a successful event
– think creatively and be passionate about creating a fun and exciting atmosphere for sports fans of all ages

Sales Coordinator

This is a part-time, paid position. This role is for an individual with a desire to work in sales in a sports-related setting. You will be a key member within our organisation, seeking new sales opportunities and negotiating partnerships with local businesses and organisations. You will be selling sponsorship & advertising packages based out of the 2,000 seat Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby. You will also be coordinating the sale of ticket packages for the upcoming SFU Hockey season. You should understand the core advertising opportunities that exist within a competitive hockey program and be able to think creatively about how companies would be interested in partnering with us.

The successful candidate should have the following attributes:
– excellent written and communication skills
– high attention to detail
– experience or be a student in a sales-related field
– be interested in a career in sports

Marketing Coordinator

This is a part-time, paid position. This role is best-suited for an individual with a desire to work in marketing in a sports-related setting. Part-time Marketing Coordinators report to the Director of Marketing, and will carry out tasks such as putting up posters, delivering tickets, setting up and running promotional events and fundraisers, and running contests/giveaways for the team. The successful candidate will work mainly on SFU Burnaby Campus, but may also be required to travel to other SFU Campuses and within the City of Burnaby. The SFU Men’s Hockey team aims to continue its growth in attendance at home games at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre, a 2,000 seat facility in Burnaby.

The successful candidate should:
– have excellent written and communication skills
– have a high attention to detail
– be comfortable approaching students & faculty to discuss the hockey team
– be interested in a career in sports

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