Promotional Events Associate

Does the idea of working with kids in a super fun environment fill you with excitement?
Would you love to be a part of investing in children in a life-changing way?
Can you imagine using your talents and skills to help build up kids to become the best version of themselves?

Read on to learn how you can create a lasting impact on the kids and families that we serve!!
OVERVIEWPremier Martial Arts of Fox Valley (PMA) is on a journey to impact the lives of children and adults in the Fox Valley area. We are looking for a few exceptional team members with a "can-do" attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to join our Promotional Events Team!!

We have both part-time and "gig work" types of roles.
As a team member of our Promotional Events team, you should be well-organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to engage with a variety of people coming from backgrounds and age groups and always maintain a friendly, helpful demeanor. Think Disney! Excellent communication and attention to detail are vital in this role and will contribute to successful events resulting in future students in our programs.
You will work closely with our Promotional Events Coordinator (PEC) and Program Director (PD) to develop, plan, organize, and execute high-quality/engaging community events, workshops, and camps from conception through execution. You will be supporting event preparation and execution, such as event setup, ensuring all members and guests receive white glove service, and evaluating success afterward.
Examples:

• Children's birthday parties (4 per weekend)
• Parent's Night Out event (usually the 3rd Friday of each month)
• Special workshops and orientation classes (Saturday mornings)
• Local school events and fundraisers
• Martial Arts Demonstrations (Saturday mornings)
• Holiday and seasonal events
• Summer/Winter Camps

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to research and identify event opportunities
• Coordinate all event activities and personnel
• Welcoming and directing members and guests
• Ensure that events run smoothly and seamlessly
• Ensure an excellent level of customer service
• Ensures event site stays clean, safe, and organized
• Lead games and provide direction to kids and parents
• Capture lead information and support the follow-up process
• Pack up equipment when the event is completed
• Provide feedback and key insights to help improve our events

Qualifications:

• MUST love working with kids
• Coachable attitude and willingness to pitch in
• Applicants MUST have reliable transportation to/from events
• Excellent interpersonal skills and charming/fun demeanor
• Previous experience in event planning, hospitality, or child care is a PLUS
• Strong organizational skills are a MUST
• MUST be deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to work well in teams

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Premier Martial Arts Corporate.