Associate, Global Event Operations

The NFL Global Event Operations team is seeking a highly motivated individual for a fulltime temporary position who has experience in live event operations, venue/stadium management and logistical planning. The role is focused on NFL tentpole events including Super Bowl and International events, while supporting other events as assigned (eg NFL Draft, Hall of Fame, Combine). Additionally, the candidate is organized and has strong technical skills to create visually appealing, persuasive and effective presentations. This role is based out of New York City and will require a significant amount of travel.

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.
• Work in operational capacity onsite at tentpole and other events in variety of roles
• Build long and short-term event timelines, establishing deadlines and managing progress working cross-organizationally
• Communicate and manage needs of internal NFL departments at Events including but not limited to Sponsorship, Consumer Products, PR/Communications, NFL Security, Football Operations, Broadcast & Media Operations and NFL Creative
• Handle assigned projects from start to finish ensuring all appropriate parties are kept up to speed on progress and deadlines are met
• Plan and manage onsite meetings and walkthroughs including planning trip dashboards, hotel/meeting space set-ups, A/V, IT, food and beverage, meeting scheduling & transportation
• Attend and/or conduct meetings and walkthroughs on behalf of members of the events department
• Provide administrative support including meeting scheduling, note taking, managing follow ups
• Work with events team to build effective and clear presentations across events and projects
• Participate in After Action Reporting process, collect data and turn into outward facing reports
• Lead teams of people remotely or onsite at events
• Manage invoicing, billing and contracting for multiple vendors supporting NFL events
• Conduct research on venues, vendors, logistics and technology, as needed
• Identify and drive new opportunities & innovation across NFL portfolio of events to increase revenue and evolve event experience
• Support internal RFP process year-over-year pertaining to third party vendors at tentpole events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds and variety of levels inside and outside of the organization
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work long hours, nights/weekends, as needed
• 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
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• High energy
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Creativity
• Adaptability
• Self-direction

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

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Significant travel required, up to 50%

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.

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.

Salary

$25—$30 USD

Benefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

WHO WE ARE

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• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
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WHO YOU ARE

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees

• 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