Coordinator, Special Events (58019)

About the Corpus Christi Hooks:

The Corpus Christi Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, bring exciting baseball to Whataburger Field along the Texas Gulf Coast. Known for developing top Major League talent and delivering a vibrant fan experience, the Hooks combine competitive baseball with strong community engagement. With a scenic waterfront setting and passionate fan base, the Hooks are a cornerstone of the region. As part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the Hooks are supported by a network of clubs focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term success. DBH provides employees with opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement within a supportive and team-oriented environment.

About Diamond Baseball Holdings:

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment company that owns and operates an unmatched roster of Minor League Baseball clubs and premier venues in North America. We bring together baseball, must-see special events and community-driven experiences to create unforgettable moments for millions of fans each year. Across our stadiums and clubs, we're redefining what an amazing night out can be, from memorable outings built around America's pastime to immersive exhibition-style sporting events, innovative promotions, legendary concerts, cultural festivals, family entertainment and other unique experiences that bring people together.

With nearly 50 clubs and venues across the United States and Canada, DBH is home to some of the most beloved brands in MiLB, offering unique opportunities to build a career in sports, entertainment, hospitality and live events. Through our partnership with Major League Baseball, we help shape sponsorship, licensing and commercial opportunities that extend across all 120 MiLB markets, giving our teams the chance to make an impact on both a national and local level.

Whether you're joining one of our clubs or our back-office team, you'll be part of an organization that values creativity, collaboration and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional fan experiences while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Position Overview:

The Corpus Christi Hooks are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to drive the development of the marketing, sales and execution of events and special events at the Whataburger Field . This role will encompass the planning, execution and completion of events with a variety of associated accountabilities. This position has a strong emphasis in relationship building skills and requires personal drive, determination, and hard work in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities :

- Support on-site operations for all non-baseball events at the Whataburger Field and serve as a day-to-day contact for clients and vendors.

- Assist with events from start to finish, including walkthroughs, gathering rate information, coordinating contracts, pre-event planning, food and beverage details, staffing support, load-in/out coordination, event execution and post-event wrap-up.

- Participate in internal and external meetings as needed, including walkthroughs, tours, menu reviews, and pre-shift meetings.

- Coordinate internal staffing schedules and help arrange third-party vendors for event set-up, tear-down and execution.

- Maintain strong working relationships with operations, grounds, food & beverage, marketing, sales and other internal teams.

- Support outreach efforts by preparing materials, responding to inquiries, and helping with follow-up to generate new event leads.

- Assist with research, planning and coordination of special event opportunities for both outside rentals and events tied to existing baseball operations.

- Work with marketing to support events within events and other initiatives that help drive engagement and revenue on game days.

- Help maintain relationships with local event planners, vendors and partners to support event success.

- Assist with executing the marketing plan for stadium events, including updating website event information, social media details and rental materials.

- Work with the creative team to provide information needed for marketing collateral and presentations.

- Compile and distribute event details and communication to internal departments in a timely manner.

- Provide strong customer service to clients before, during and after events.

- Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.

- Record post-event notes and assist with follow-up documentation.

- Support preparation of event-related reports and tracking, including invoices, payments and basic event summaries.

- Coordinate with the stadium concessionaire on menu details and catering needs for events.

- Perform additional duties as assigned, including tarp pulls and game day responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

- Outstanding computer skills including MS Office products are necessary

- Must be able to work holidays, evenings, and weekends.

- 1 - 3 years of related experience with a working knowledge of local and/or regional markets, event or venue operations, sales or marketing in the event industry is required.

- Bachelor's degree in business, facility/hospitality/sport management or similar.

- Ability to learn all video board and sound related equipment and basic functions.