I thought some folks here might be interested in this. The Mayakoba Golf Classic is Mexico's only PGA tour event. The tournament attracts a huge number of visitors to the area. And they also give a great deal of money to local charities, including the Cuidad de la Alegría. Tournament manager Joe Mazzeo asked me to spread this info far and wide. They have two job openings for this coming tour. Both positions are require someone who is bilingual. Apply directly to Joe Mazzeo at joe.mazzeo [at] gwse [dot] com, (984) 877-2380. --------------------------------- 2009 Seasonal Position Job Description – Operations Coordinator POSITION: Operations Coordinator STATUS: This position will be a seasonal, salaried employee SUPERVISOR: Tournament Director LOCATION: Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México (35 Miles South of Cancún) START DATE: January 5, 2009 COMPENSATION: Payment will be commensurate to experience. Mayakoba Golf Classic Overview: Mexico’s Only PGA TOUR Event will be held February 23 – March 1, 2009 at the Mayakoba Resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. This full-field, internationally televised tournament draws top golf professionals from around the world and captures the attention of millions of viewers and thousands of spectators. The Mayakoba Golf Classic (MGC) is managed by the Greg Norman Production Company (GNPC), the event management and sports marketing subsidiary of World Golf Hall of Fame Member Greg Norman’s Great White Shark Enterprises. A dedicated GNPC team works on the MGC year-round to ensure seamless coordination and successful results for a variety of clients (OHL/Mayakoba, PGA TOUR, Corporate Alliance Partners, Ticket Purchasers, etc.) Job Requirements: The dates of service to be provided shall begin on January 5, 2009, and conclude on March 13, 2009, and will be conducted entirely from the Mayakoba Golf Classic offices within the Mayakoba Resort in Playa del Carmen, México. Spanish-speaking capabilities required Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a degree, preferably in Sports Management, Communication, Business, Marketing, Spanish, etc. Valid Driver’s License Interest in Golf and pursuing a career in Sports Management is a plus; previous PGA TOUR or tournament golf experience a major plus Excellent organizational, time and project management skills Individual must be detail-oriented and a self-starter Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines Willingness to work long hours in hot weather and endure physical activity such as heavy lifting Job Description: Assist Tournament Manager in all operational aspects of México’s Only PGA TOUR Event Assume lead role with several tournament vendors to assure proper execution of contracted services Coordinate all main entrance operations including the staffing of the admission and will call window, exhibitor’s tents, general parking and VIP shuttles, etc. Oversee tournament golf cart operations; including managing proper control and use of golf carts among authorized individuals, nightly charging and organization of event fleet, proper traffic flow patterns, etc. Participate with Tournament Manager in on-site management of Ambassador (volunteer) operation Assist Greg Norman Production Company staff with a variety of projects as needed Other duties as deemed necessary Contact: To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and three (3) references to: o Joe Mazzeo, joe.mazzeo [at] gwse [dot] com, +52 (984) 877-2380 Deadline to submit necessary application materials is November 15, 2008 --------------------------------- 2009 Seasonal Position Job Description – Ticket Coordinator POSITION: Ticket Coordinator STATUS: This position will be a seasonal, salaried employee SUPERVISOR: Tournament Director LOCATION: Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México (35 Miles South of Cancún) START DATE: January 5, 2009 COMPENSATION: Payment will be commensurate to experience. Job Requirements: The dates of service to be provided shall begin on January 5, 2009, and conclude on March 13, 2009, and will be conducted entirely from the Mayakoba Golf Classic offices within the Mayakoba Resort in Playa del Carmen, México. Spanish-speaking capabilities required Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a degree, preferably in Sports Management, Communication, Business, Marketing, Spanish, etc Valid Driver’s License Interest in Golf and pursuing a career in Sports Management is a plus; previous PGA TOUR or tournament golf experience a major plus Excellent organizational, time and project management skills; individual must be detail-oriented and a self-starter Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines; willingness to work long hours in a fast-paced and stressful office environment Job Description: Manage, organize and fulfill all advance tournament ticket sales via phone, internet and consignment outlets. Track and maintain database of all ticket purchasers in advance of the event and during the event week. Create ticket sales reports on a bi-weekly basis throughout the event. Collaborate with other tournament staff in the execution of tournament related marketing campaigns, advertisements, promotions, etc. Manage all aspects related to office administration including the purchase of supplies as needed, sending faxes, making copies, etc. Act as first point of contact for ticket purchasers, tournament inquiries, vendors, sponsors, etc. this includes handling calls to tournament office as well as walk-ins. Assist Greg Norman Production Company staff with a variety of projects as needed. Other duties as deemed necessary Contact: To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and three (3) references to: o Joe Mazzeo, joe.mazzeo [at] gwse [dot] com, +52 (984) 877-2380 Deadline to submit necessary application materials is November 15, 2008 For more information on the Mayakoba Golf Classic, visit: www.MayakobaGolfClassic.com For more information on the Greg Norman Production Company, visit: www.shark.com/gnpc
