Baseball Event Operations Associate

DS Sports

Baseball Event Operations Associate

Location: Orlando, FL (with travel to events as needed)
 Employment Type: Full-Time

About DS Sports

DS Sports is the parent company of six premier baseball event organizations: Prospect Wire, RussMatt, Snowbird, Palm Beach Challenge, USA Premier, and Greater Orlando Baseball. Together, we deliver top-tier tournaments and showcases that attract teams from across the country. Our team is passionate about creating exceptional baseball experiences for players, coaches, and fans.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Baseball Event Operations Associate to join our team. This role is vital to the planning, coordination, and execution of DS Sports events nationwide. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and excited to be hands-on in both behind-the-scenes preparation and on-site event execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating DS Sports events and pre-event activities, including preparing event items and merchandise.
   
• Support all logistical aspects of event setup (venue preparation, signage, merchandise setup, distribution of event items).
   
• Collaborate with event participants, vendors, and sponsors to ensure smooth operations.
   
• Provide on-site event support, including troubleshooting and customer service.
   
• Assist with post-event activities (cleanup, inventory, returning merchandise and equipment to headquarters, gathering feedback, and video editing).
   
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the attendee experience and overall event impact.
   
• Assist with data research and collection for event analysis and planning.
   
• Support marketing initiatives including social media, email campaigns, influencer/ambassador outreach, promotional videos, sponsor activations, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
   
• Prior experience in sports, event operations, or marketing is a plus.
   
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
   
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
   
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as required by event schedules.
   
• Passion for baseball and creating memorable event experiences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary of $40,000 - $50,000 based on experience.
   
• Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits programs.
   
• Opportunity to grow within DS Sports and its family of event companies.