Pickleball Haven seeks a highly driven, relationship-oriented professional to join our team as an Events & Community Outreach Manager!
Pickleball Haven is Orange County’s premier fully indoor pickleball facility, featuring 14 state-of-the-art courts built from the ground up specifically for the sport. More than just a place to play, Haven was created to foster genuine community and connection around a shared love of pickleball. With a strong focus on hospitality, inclusivity, and a high-level player experience, Haven brings together players of all backgrounds and skill levels in a welcoming, energetic environment designed for both competition and camaraderie.
This full-time hybrid role is designed for a proactive self-starter who thrives on building connections, creating memorable experiences, and growing a vibrant community. You will lead our event management, partnership development, and community engagement efforts throughout Orange County.
Key Responsibilities:
- Events & Hospitality: Coordinate private parties, corporate outings, and competitive events from inquiry through execution, ensuring high-touch hospitality.
- Community Outreach: Actively build long-term partnerships with local businesses, schools, and city organizations to drive brand awareness and recurring events.
- Lead Management: Respond professionally to inquiries and proactively generate new leads for private and corporate bookings.
- Marketing Support: Assist with event promotion via social media and email marketing.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, community outreach, or business development.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and polished communication style.- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a "make it happen" attitude.
- Experience with Canva, social media, and CRM tools is preferred; pickleball knowledge is a plus.
Perks:
- Competitive salary based on experience with potential for commission incentives: Starting at $60,000 + commission.
- Complimentary Pickleball Haven membership with guest privileges, all employee perks and discounts. Free entry to tournaments and other competitive events.
- Flexible hybrid work structure.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume, a short introduction, and relevant examples of your past work to [email protected].
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lake Forest, CA 92630