Event Operations Associate (External Agency Staff)
$52,000–$62,400 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Oversee administrative functions for the Event Operations team, including meeting planning, contract execution, and vendor payment tracking. Manage production schedules, develop presentations, and conduct research on venues, logistics, and technology. Support planning and execution of NFL major events by handling vendor management, production, venue tours, and logistical planning. Work in operational capacity onsite at tentpole events, managing trip dashboards, hotel setups, A/V, IT, and food and beverage coordination. Handle assigned projects from start to finish while ensuring all parties remain updated on progress and deadlines. This live event production role requires significant travel up to 40%, physicality, and the ability to work long hours, nights, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience in the events or sports industry
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
- Significant travel required, up to 40%
- Ability to work long hours, nights/weekends, as needed
- Ability to think pivot quickly and problem solve in real time
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in stadium operations
- International work experience
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to move heavy objects
- Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Must be able to work during extended periods of physical movement
- Must be able to adjust physical assets
- Must be onsite at an NFL office or stadium location
- Remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered
- NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED
Desired Qualifications
- Proven background in live event operations
- Venue/stadium management
- Logistical planning
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds and variety of levels inside and outside of the organization
- Proven ability to work effectively across multiple projects at once
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
- Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
- Ability to improve the bottom line
- Clear concise written and verbal communication skills
- Effective in providing exceptional customer service
- Ability to oversee and motivate support staff
- Positive energy
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
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