Interim Project Manager, Sports Marketing & Industry Events

About the position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Interim Project Manager who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement. Sezzle is seeking a contractor to support our Sports Marketing & Industry Events team for a ~4-month maternity leave coverage. This is a key short-term opportunity for an experienced marketer and administrative project manager, who can jump in quickly, operate independently, and maintain momentum across several high-priority initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day contact for the Minnesota Timberwolves, internal teams, and potential clients.
• Support activation of sponsorship assets across events, campaigns, signage and digital channels.
• Manage client entertainment logistics including travel, accommodations, ticket management, scheduling, dinners, etc.
• Ensure seamless execution of contractual obligations and suggest improvements to underperforming areas.
• Coordinate logistics and support for key industry events, including pre-event preparation, on-site execution, and post-event sales enablement.
• Assist in budget tracking and management to ensure efficient use of sponsorship and event resources.
• Offer flexible availability to support events and activations as needed, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Support Revenue team with administrative tasks.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years in executive administration, marketing, project management, or sponsorships.
• Previous event or partner-facing experience is a plus.
• Strong project management skills and extremely organized.
• Excellent client-facing skills with emphasis on professionalism, responsiveness, and a service-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation of $50 per hour.
• Flexibility required to support after-hour and weekend games.