Join Our Team

Open Position:

Administrative & Business Development Coordinator

Position Type

• Full-time or Part-time
• Weekday hours
• Administrative, business development, and community outreach responsibilities
• Compensation and benefits commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

Administration

• Manage day-to-day administrative responsibilities for the Hall of Fame
• Maintain organized records, files, correspondence, and business documents
• Assist with scheduling, communications, and general office operations
• Coordinate and follow up on ongoing projects and assignments
• Support the planning and execution of Hall of Fame programs, fundraising events, and activities

Business Development

• Follow up and assist on sales fulfillments, sponsorship opportunities, memberships, and other business development prospects
• Maintain organized records of prospects and follow-up activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with businesses, organizations, sponsors, and community partners
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, memberships, sponsorships, and partnerships
• Assist with outreach and promotional efforts on behalf of the Hall of Fame

Community Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with Italian-American organizations, community groups, schools, sports organizations, businesses, and other local partners
• Represent the Hall of Fame at community events, meetings, and activities
• Help promote the Hall of Fame, its programs, exhibits, events, and initiatives throughout the community
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and community involvement
• Conduct outreach to organizations and individuals to increase awareness, engagement, membership, and participation
• Help strengthen the Hall of Fame’s presence within the Italian-American and broader Chicagoland community

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills
• The ability to multitask effectively and manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and personable communication style
• Proficiency with standard office and computer applications
• Previous administrative, sales, business development, nonprofit, event, community outreach, or office experience is a plus
• An interest in Italian-American heritage, culture, sports, and community organizations is highly desirable

What We Offer

• Full-time or part-time weekday hours
• Opportunity to work at the new National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame facility
• A dynamic role combining administration, sales, community outreach, and business development
• Opportunity to work within the Italian-American community and sports world
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience