About the role#
The Associate, Experiential Events & Partnership Engagement supports the planning and delivery of high-touch events, hospitality programs, and VIP experiences for the Vegas Golden Knights and Foley Entertainment Group. This role acts as the operational backbone for the Experiential Growth function, managing vendors, guest communications, timelines, and budgets from initial planning through post-event closeout. You will also support the Global Partnerships team with game-day execution and partner activations.
What you'll do#
- Manage project plans, production timelines, task trackers, and run-of-show documents.
- Coordinate logistics including venues, catering, transportation, entertainment, decor, audiovisual needs, and guest flow.
- Research and source vendors, collect quotes, and manage ongoing vendor communication and contracts.
- Track event budgets, process invoices, and submit purchase orders.
- Maintain invitation lists and RSVP trackers, and manage guest communications.
- Support onsite event execution, including setup, quality-control checks, and breakdown.
- Assist the Global Partnerships team with game-day activation, partner hosting, and fulfillment of contracted assets.
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining shared calendars and event files.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to three years of experience in event coordination, hospitality, sports, entertainment, or a related field.
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously with high accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a service-first approach.
- Experience with project-management, CRM, or event-registration platforms is preferred.
- Knowledge of the Las Vegas hospitality and entertainment market is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- This role requires flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by game and event schedules.
- Occasional local travel between venues is required.
About Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team in the NHL. Based in Las Vegas, the organization operates as a privately held club. The team was founded in 2016. It employs over 300 staff members to support its operations.
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