Corporate Activation Coordinator

Corporate Activation Coordinator

Zawyer Sports Savannah is seeking a highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented Corporate Activation Coordinator to help execute sponsorship partnerships across the Savannah Ghost Pirates, Savannah Steel, Ice Cove, and other Zawyer Sports properties.This role will be responsible for ensuring sponsors receive exceptional service and fulfillment while also supporting the creation of graphics, presentations, digital assets, and marketing materials that enhance partner visibility and fan engagement. The ideal candidate is equal parts project manager, relationship builder, and designer—someone who thrives in a fast-paced sports environment and enjoys bringing sponsorship activations to life.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute and fulfill all sponsorship agreements across team and venue assets.
• Maintain activation calendars, asset trackers, and fulfillment reports.
• Coordinate sponsor game-night activations, hospitality experiences, and VIP events.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned corporate partners.
• Ensure all contracted signage, digital assets, promotions, and hospitality elements are delivered accurately and on time.
• Assist with sponsor renewals by providing recap reports and activation summaries.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team to develop creative activation ideas that maximize partner ROI.

Graphic Design & Creative Support

• Design sponsor-related graphics for:
  • Video boards
  • LED ribbon boards
  • Social media
  • Digital advertisements
  • Email marketing
  • Promotional materials
  • Event signage
• Create sponsorship proposals, sales decks, and recap presentations.
• Assist in developing co-branded marketing campaigns between partners and team properties.
• Ensure all creative assets adhere to brand standards for the Savannah Ghost Pirates, Savannah Steel, Ice Cove, and Zawyer Sports.

Game Day & Event Operations

• Coordinate sponsor activations during games and special events.
• Manage execution of on-ice, on-court, concourse, and community activations.
• Assist with sponsor hospitality and premium experiences.
• Work closely with game presentation staff to ensure partner elements are executed correctly.
• Support community appearances and off-site promotional events.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of partnership assets and fulfillment.
• Track sponsor deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist in preparing end-of-season partner reports and evaluations.
• Coordinate asset collection for partner proof-of-performance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in sports, entertainment, marketing, sponsorship activation, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of sponsorship fulfillment and customer service.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

Design & Technical Skills Required:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Design & Technical Skills Preferred:

• After Effects
• Premiere Pro
• Daktronics Show Control
• Scoreboard and digital signage content creation
• Photography and basic video editing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Creative thinker with a strong eye for design and branding.
• Passion for sports and live events.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive, team-first attitude.
• Ability to build strong relationships with partners and internal departments.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.