Event Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) is a premier professional soccer organization based in Los Angeles, California, recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional sports entertainment experiences. As a leading Major League Soccer (MLS) club, LAFC is dedicated to engaging fans in thrilling soccer matches and major sporting events at its state-of-the-art home, BMO Stadium. The club prides itself on fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment that supports both its internal team and the vibrant soccer community it serves. LAFC’s home venue, BMO Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium that also hosts a variety of specialty events and concerts, making it... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as an event lead or in a related position within the sports/entertainment industry
  • Must have running knowledge of Major League Soccer, stadium related requirements, and other competition elements
  • Experience reading contracts and executing terms listed within
  • Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal and written
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Must be detail-oriented and a driven self-motivator
  • Positive and optimistic attitude
  • Ability to multi-task in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College/University required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as an event lead or related position within the sports/entertainment industry required
  • Running knowledge of Major League Soccer, stadium related requirements, and other competition elements required
  • Experience reading contracts and executing terms listed within
  • Detail-oriented, driven self-motivator with a strong work ethic to get the job done
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Possess a positive and optimistic attitude to lead and inspire other departments
  • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English - both verbal and written
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus
  • Ability to work productively and multi-task in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs - Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the event calendar requires

Job Duties

  • Oversee the execution of LAFC and Angel City FC matches and all other major sporting events held at BMO Stadium
  • Facilitate and streamline interdepartmental communication and organization across applicable departments in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with all departments to develop operational plans that align promoter and event needs that meet all venue requirements
  • Serve as the primary contact with LAFC staff
  • coordinating production and match day needs from the facility
  • Assist with all tasks related to soccer matches, interfacing with the MLS League Office to ensure compliance with all league policies, match protocols, and operational requirements
  • Interface with local vendors and city entities (LAPD, LAFD, DOT, Building & Safety, etc) on all permit requirements
  • Create master production schedule inclusive of stadium conversion, production and competition timelines
  • Conduct internal and external production meetings that clearly communicate all event requirements and drive the goals and objectives of each assigned event
  • Manage event expenses for settlements and maintain budgetary parameters
  • Develop concepts, budgets, and maintain event folders and files for each sporting event
  • Crosstrain as necessary for all events taking place at the stadium, inclusive of concerts and specialty events
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location