Coordinator, Community Relations & Social Media (1-Year Term)

About OEG:

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

The Coordinator, Community Relations and Social Media for the Edmonton Oil Kings will focus on connecting our passionate fans with their favorite team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create engaging social content while delivering “I Remember Moments” and memories to our fans both in the arena and in the community. This is a fast-paced role that is perfect for those with a creative spirit who thrive in both dreaming and doing!

Your Focus in this Role:

• Liaise with player families to offer tickets, merchandise, special event information, and assist with any other needs that might arise.
• Working game nights to capture unique and engaging content from the game to connect with our fans.
• Working with both internal and external stakeholders to plan the various events which are attended by both the players and the brand.
• Creating and managing content on all official Edmonton Oil Kings platforms, including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
• Assisting in writing articles and content pieces for community and sponsorship-based player appearances.
• Managing the content on the official website of the Edmonton Oil Kings - OilKings.ca
• Working with the Director, Business Operations to research, identify and execute community events, causes and charities for the Edmonton Oil Kings to support throughout the calendar year.
• Managing and tracking all incoming requests for charitable support from the community.

Who You Are:

• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly.
• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus.
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills.
• You display impeccable judgement and place the needs of the Brand above all else.
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization.
• You have an endless desire to capture and tell the story of our team and players to help facilitate a deeper connection with our passionate fans.
• You’re a self-starter that thrives with autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations.

• You are available to work evenings and weekends as required by event and promotion schedules.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Proactive and resourceful with an ability to “make things happen”
• Proven experience in creating and managing content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
• Post-secondary degree or two years of related experience, with experience in a sport setting being considered preferred.
• Experience with creative software such as Adobe Photoshop or something similar.
• Experience with WordPress or other website editing software.
• Good balance of creative/communications instincts and logical, analytical skills.

What’s in it for you?

• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events
• On-Site Gym
• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT!
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Our organization is committed to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We require the successful applicant to disclose their vaccination status and provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination.

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