Partnership Solutions Coordinator

About the Role

LEARFIELD is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Partnerships Coordinator to support the execution of corporate sponsorship activations on campus for the University of California, Irvine. This role is crucial for bringing partnerships to life in meaningful, visible ways for fans, sponsors, and the university community. You will be responsible for executing day-to-day fulfillment activities across partner accounts and ensuring seamless delivery through behind-the-scenes coordination. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys logistics and planning, and is eager to grow a career in sports sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the activation and fulfillment of corporate partnership agreements across traditional, digital, and in-venue platforms.
• Serve as a liaison between the property team, university staff, and brand partners to ensure smooth delivery of partner assets.
• Develop a strong understanding of each group's experience across sporting events and deliver exceptional customer service to clients.
• Coordinate and execute group experiences during sporting events while supporting game-day operations, including the collection of marketing assets and data.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with organization partners, athletic department staff, and internal stakeholders, serving as a trusted and respected representative of Learfield and the property.
• Track inventory and maintain accurate records of all sponsorship elements and deliverables.
• Assist with gameday operations, including setup, signage placement, hospitality, and in-game promotions.
• Supervise gameday staff, as needed, to support on-site execution.
• Provide proof-of-performance documentation for fulfilled partnership elements.
• Support administrative functions such as budget tracking, invoicing, contract documentation, and expense reporting.
• Contribute to partner recap presentations and internal reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments (e.g., sales, digital, marketing) to ensure seamless execution.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take initiative and support where needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and home games.

Qualifications

• Some experience in marketing, partnerships, events, or a related field (internships or early career experience welcome).
• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, marketing, business, communications, or a related field (Preferred).
• Previous experience supporting sponsorships, sports events, or gameday operations (Preferred).
• Comfort working in live event environments and interacting with diverse stakeholders (Preferred).