Overview /Objective

The NFL is seeking an experienced live event operations professional for a fulltime opportunity with the Leagues’ Live Event Production and Operations team. The right candidate has experience in major event operations, venue/stadium management and logistical planning.  The role is across NFL tentpole events including Super Bowl and NFL Draft and will support on all other league events (Pro Bowl, Hall of Fame, International Series games).

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of large-scale event management, stadium/venue operations and will be highly skilled in logistical planning.  Additionally, the candidate has experience working in a matrixed organization with a proven track record of working cross-functionally along with strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of the NFL’s major events including but not limited to, master site planning and execution, venue and facility management, vendor management, production, budgeting, site operations, transportation, wayfinding and logistical planning and execution.
• Take leadership role in core elements of event as assigned.
• Develop and manage event master schedules.
• Oversee site visits and coordinate event planning meetings, develop agendas and create follow up task lists.
• Ensure smooth operations for the NFL’s key constituent groups including but not limited to participating teams, team ownership, partners, media, broadcast, fans and staff.
• Coordinate with all internal NFL Departments to ensure onsite needs are met.
• Liaise with NFL Security department to develop and implement event emergency plans.
• Manage event site builds and operations.
• Coordinate onsite temporary labor, staff and volunteers.
• Develop and manage production budgets.
• Develop and deliver visually appealing, persuasive and effective presentation materials.
• Ability to present clearly to cross organizational group on a regular basis.
• Provide operational support across ancillary events as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of major event production or operations experience.
• Venue management and logistics planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to lead others and collaborate with a variety of groups at different levels.
• Experience managing production budgets.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Proactive self-starter who works well within a team, strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-layered, large scale sports and entertainment related events.
• Vendor/labor/workforce management.
• Knowledge of venue/stadium, media and broadcast operations.
• High-end client servicing experience.

Physical Demands

• This is a live event production role and, at times, will require physicality.  This could involve lifting, moving heavy objects, extended periods outdoors in inclement weather, long hours of physical movement during show production, extensive travel requirements,  site builds and adjustment of physical assets.

Travel

• Significant travel required, up to 40%

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• FSLA Exempt
• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. 
• This role requires work on nights and weekends depending on event schedule and time of year.