Major Events Coordinator, The Home Depot Backyard

About Mercedes-Benz Stadium

First opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and

home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council.

Opportunity

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium Campus reconnects Westside neighborhoods with downtown Atlanta, provides year-round programming, and brings diverse groups together to share experiences and interests.

A central component of the campus is The Home Depot Backyard, our 11-acre greenspace and outdoor venue. This unique multi- purpose space is used for tailgating, parking, fan activations on game days and host to hundreds of community programs and events per year, ranging from fitness classes, movie series, concerts and cultural events.

Position Summary

The Event Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to assist The Home Depot Backyard (HDBY) Event Manager with the planning and execution of multiple concurrent third-party events, community based programs and events, internal events and Falcons and ATLUTD Tailgating at The Home Depot Backyard. This position will also include various administrative duties as needed.

The Event Coordinator will be an extension of the brand and embody The Home Depot Backyard’s mantra of Be Happy, Be Well. Be Inspired. by delivering an expectational event experience to our clients and partners.

Roles and Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Event Manager, oversee event specifics with all departments and vendors, clearly communicating the clients’ objectives and planning details regarding schedules, staffing, equipment rentals, etc. . including Conversions, Groundskeeping, Housekeeping, Engineering, Food Service, Security, Production, IT, Parking, Public Safety, etc.
• Acts as an assistant liaison between clients and internal and external resources throughout the event process (pre- event, event, post-event) supporting the Event Manager or Coordinator
• Work with clients to understand their needs, working with internal staff to develop detailed event plans and outlines
• Execution and support of planning events on International Plaza for Major Events and other clients as needed
• Ensure the event elements of the contract are accurately executed and the equipment, physical set-up and personnel provided meet the requirements of the event, including the load-in and load-out of events as well as the arrival and departure of equipment and staging for the events
• Prepare or assist with the preparation of all event related estimates and final settlements
• Participates in client site visits and walkthroughs
• Assist with the preparation and filing of post event notes including staffing matrix’s, attendance, department reports, cost estimates and settlements, statistics and other event related data to provide insight into future event operations
• Maintain a comprehensive vendor list to ensure a smooth experience for the client in the space as well as the vendor
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet event and stadium needs