About this role
About the Role This role serves as the operational backbone of the Innovation & Growth Strategy department, providing dedicated executive support to the EVP while also coordinating workflows, communications, and logistics across the broader Innovation & Growth Strategy team. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping a high-performing team organized and effective. What You'll Do
- Answering phones, coordinating travel arrangements, and calendar management
- Preparing and tracking payment of expense reports
- Supporting department invoice processing & tracking
- Facilitating department logistics for internal and external meetings, including off-site logistics, as necessary
- Interacting with a wide range of organizational personnel and external parties of all levels, including senior executives, NHL Clubs, vendors, league partners, and prospective partners
- Managing and coordinating all department event logistics for NHL tentpole events (e.g., Winter Classic, All Star, Stadium Series, Stanley Cup Playoffs) including ticket & suite management, hotel reservations, corporate hospitality, and VIP experience
- Completing standard administrative duties as well as responsibility for administrative projects
- Identifying opportunities to enhance team processes, improve communication, and support operational efficiency
- Other miscellaneous/departmental related duties as assigned What We're Looking For
- Prior experience in a support role
- Excellent technology skills including fluency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Preferred Experience at a League, sports team or media property
- Understanding of the NHL, our teams and events
- Education/Certifications: College degree
- Required Skills: Must be self-motivated, well organized, and be able to handle multiple projects
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- High degree of interpersonal skills and ability to deal with diverse groups of people, including C-level, senior executives, League staff, team personnel, and corporate partners
- Able to work with minimum supervision while displaying a sense of ownership and a high level of confidence in all tasks
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills with the ability to recognize and adapt to rapidly changing demands
- Must be adaptable, flexible and be detail oriented
- Willingness to travel and keep flexible hours required Nice to Have
- Experience in an NHL, league, sports team or media property environment
- Familiarity with NHL and its teams and events Compensation & Benefits
- Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on well-being, including holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday
- Comprehensive health benefits from day one for employees and eligible dependents, with employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital wellness resources
- Childcare Leave: primary caregiver up to 12 weeks paid; other caregivers up to 6 weeks paid within the first 6 months after birth/adoption/placement
- NHL Savings Plan with a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective employer contributions
- Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours for many roles
- New Headquarters: One Manhattan West, Hudson Yards; modern conference rooms, a game room, and proximity to amenities
- Pre-tax commuter benefit plan to offset commuting costs