About the Role
The Event team in Japan leads local event initiatives aimed at growing the game of baseball among younger generations and expanding MLB’s fan base. This role is responsible for end-to-end event operations, from concept development to post-event reporting, and may support other domestic and international MLB events and initiatives. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day communication and coordination with internal teams, external partners, vendors, venues, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare presentations, reports, operational documents, event materials, and other administrative resources.
- Provide on-site operational support for events, including setup, stakeholder coordination, participant management, and troubleshooting.
- Support the overall administration and operations of MLB CUP and PLAY BALL initiatives, including scheduling, logistics, vendor management, and participant communication.
Requirements
- Experience or knowledge in multiple event functions including vendor or agency coordination.
- Fluent in both English and Japanese (written and verbal).
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail oriented and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Reliable team player with strong project management and organizational skills.
Skills
- Event management
- Vendor coordination
- Agency coordination
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- MLB Tokyo Office
Work Type
- Independent contractor
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- Not specified
Benefits
- Transportation/ Business travel expenses covered separately.
About the Company
- Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
- Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism.
- MLB empowers its "workforce athletes" to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed.
- Looking for candidates passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
Equal Opportunity
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