Coordinator, Fan Events (Temporary Position)

ABOUT THE NHL:

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. With more than 600 employees across offices in New York, Toronto and Montreal, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for overall coordination and administrative duties to support the Human Resources Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure I9 compliance.
• Responsible for handling all postings for open job roles on internal jobs board and external recruitment sites.
• Responding to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance.
• Assist with the timely tracking of applicant sources and other various recruitment metrics.
• Working in conjunction with hiring managers when posting open job roles externally to make sure applicable candidate audience is reached.
• Track progress of all internal and external postings, communicate with applicants and ensure all necessary communications are received when roles are filled.
• Complete requests for employment verification.
• Assist Director and Manager with recruitment for summer internship program and other roles as needed.
• Handle miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned.
• Connect with all new hires to ensure all background check paperwork is received, completed, submitted and processed in a timely manner by the League Security Department.
• Track all background checks, review status reports for any discrepancies and follow up with appropriate course of action.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Ability to share ideas and develop effective responses.
• A good listener with the ability to clearly articulate policies and instructions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, publicly visible, high pressure and deadline oriented environment
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and holidays as well as travel to host event cities (US and Canada.)
• Highly organized, creative and able to multi-task
• Ability to maintain a positive team oriented attitude within the department as well as with guests, vendors and fans

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

College Degree required. At least 1-2 years of experience coordinating public events, preferably in the sports & entertainment industry.

Benefits to working at National Hockey League include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Bonus
• 401(K) Plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision insurance effective on the date of hire
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid Company Holidays

SALARY RANGE:

$20 an hour

When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.