Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Highmark Stadium serves as the vibrant and dynamic home to The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, a professional mens soccer team competing in the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer. In addition to the Riverhounds, the organization proudly includes the Pittsburgh Riveters SC, a USL W League womens team established in 2025, as well as the nationally recognized Riverhounds Development Academy. Operating out of the AHN Montour Sports Complex and the picturesque Highmark Stadium located in Station Square, Pittsburgh, the organization enjoys a prime position along the citys iconic skyline. The stadium is also undergoing a significant growth phase, with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in sports management, event management, business administration, hospitality, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in event coordination, event sales, or a sports or entertainment environment or equivalent combination of experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage timelines under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with or managing vendors, contracts, sourcing, and logistics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Ability to lift moderate loads between 25 and 50 pounds
- Ability to assist with setup and climb stairs
- Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as events require
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in event coordination, event sales, or a sports or entertainment environment (or equivalent combination of experience)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage timelines under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with or managing vendors, contracts, sourcing, and logistics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- experience with event or venue management software is a plus
- Ability to lift moderate loads (25-50 lbs), assist with setup, and climb stairs
- Thrives in team environments with exceptional problem-solving, leadership and strategic thinking skills
- Demonstrable leadership abilities in changing, ambiguous and challenging situations
- Strong cross-functional project management and presentation skills
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule
Job Duties
- Coordinate event operations from pre-planning through post-event wrap, including load-in and load-out, facility readiness, setup, teardown, and clean-up
- Act as primary day-of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams during events
- Collaborate across stadium departments, including operations, security, guest services, ticketing, facility maintenance, marketing, catering and food and beverage, parking, and transportation, to align event logistics
- Manage third-party vendors such as security, staging, and equipment rentals: sourcing, contracting, coordination, and oversight
- Serve as point of contact for external clients such as private events, concerts, and community partners for event-related questions, updates, and troubleshooting
- Support contract fulfillment, coordinating with legal, sales, and operations teams
- Assist in upsell opportunities or additional services such as premium experiences and hospitality add-ons
- Assist in drafting event budgets, monitor expenses, track revenue, and produce post-event reconciliations
- Prepare post-event reports, debriefs, lessons learned, and client feedback surveys
- Propose improvements to processes, checklists, and workflows to enhance efficiency, safety, and client experience
- Maintain event calendars, internal communications, status updates, and operational checklists
- Participate in stadium special projects or cross-functional initiatives as assigned, such as infrastructure modifications, facility upgrades, and event expansions
- Support the development or execution of signature events such as season kickoff, festivals, and stadium activations
- Occasionally manage interns, volunteers, or part-time event staff
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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