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Affiliate Club Operations Manager - FIFA World Cup 26™
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
The FIFA World Cup 2026TM, one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events globally, is actively seeking a dedicated Affiliate Club Operations & Production Manager to join its Venue Management team. This role reports directly to the Venue Infrastructure Manager and Venue Manager and plays a crucial position in ensuring the flawless execution of world-class hospitality experiences within the Affiliate Village at the stadium. The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer event that draws millions of fans from all over the world, showcasing not only elite athletic competition but also an unparalleled level of event production and guest... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods except where sitting is permitted by law or reasonable accommodation is required
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Fluent in English both written and verbal
- Ability to pass FIFA accreditation process
Job Qualifications
- Significant experience in operations and/or production management for large-scale outdoor temporary event builds around sporting events, festivals, or touring shows
- Strong track record of managing multiple vendors, activations, and hospitality spaces in complex environments
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
- Knowledge of Union Labor and Policies
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Legally able to work without sponsorship in the United States
- Ability to pass accreditation process
Job Duties
- Act as the primary point of contact for all Affiliate Village work products at the assigned venue, ensuring smooth planning, installation, operation, and dismantling phases in alignment with all On Location functional areas, especially Infrastructure
- Oversee day-to-day operations including bump in, reset, bump out within the Affiliate Villages, ensuring timelines, safety standards, and quality requirements are met
- Ensure timely production and updates of diagrams and comply with fire marshal codes and permitting requirements in alignment with the On Location Architecture Team
- Coordinate with Infrastructure Supervisor, Venue Manager, Assistant/Deputy Venue Manager, FIFA Venue Manager, and all functional area leads to align operations across the venue
- Maintain and monitor a high level and detailed minute-by-minute production schedules for activations, installations, and operations in line with FIFA delivery timelines
- Serve as the on-site decision maker for Affiliate Village operations, escalating issues per the established plan while assessing how unforeseen challenges affect contractor progress and providing real-time solutions to keep the project on schedule and within budget
- Support stakeholder communications, ensuring clear, timely updates and issue resolution across internal teams and external partners
- Identify ADA and fire-safety compliance issues early and coordinate with team members and onsite contractors to implement solutions, overseeing health and safety, permitting submissions, and all compliance processes for Affiliate Village installations
- Identify any changes in graphics, structures, or other event assets during installation that differ from approved drawings or client-approved documents
- Ensure that all Affiliate Village areas are properly broken down post event, while supervising strike and site restoration processes are completed on time and to standard as part of venue handover
- Empowered to make day-to-day operational and production decisions regarding Affiliate Village activations
- Escalate issues to Venue Infrastructure Manager and/or FIFA counterparts as per the agreed escalation plan
- Anticipate and address ADA compliance, fire egress requirements, and potential issues affecting Emergency Action Management plans to ensure all public-facing areas meet safety and accessibility standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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