Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer
Professional Development
Diverse and inclusive environment
Training and onboarding program
Collaborative team environment
opportunities for growth
Meaningful work
Job Description
FIFA26 is the organizing company responsible for delivering the FIFA World Cup 26™, a landmark international sporting event that will feature 48 teams for the first time ever. Hosted across three countries – Canada, Mexico, and the United States – this pioneering World Cup format aims to bring fans and players from all over the world together through an unprecedented level of participation and engagement. The event will stand as a symbol of unity through sport and create a legacy of excellence for future tournaments.
The Venue Transport Supervisor role, based in San Francisco, is a critical fixed-term contract position within the FIFA26 Event Transport team. Reporting directly to the Venue Transport Manager, the Venue Transport Supervisor will work on-site and play a key role in orchestrating all transportation operations linked to the stadiums and venues hosting the World Cup games. Collaborating closely with stadium teams, security, suppliers, and contractors, this role is dedicated to ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient transport services to support fans, players, and officials.
This role demands high accountability and leadership, requiring the Supervisor to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver operational excellence within a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The individual will oversee transport information desks, manage volunteer and contractor teams, handle transport equipment (FF&E), and maintain control over transport load zones and access points. The Supervisor will also ensure alignment between transport operations and security measures to guarantee a smoothly executed event experience.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in transport, civil engineering, project management, event management, major sport events, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. The role values diversity and welcomes candidates with varied backgrounds, especially those enthusiastic about the sport industry and committed to learning and contributing to the FIFA26 team ethos. Experience in football, sports, or event management sectors, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in English, are highly desired. Additional language skills such as Spanish or French and familiarity with planning software and MS Office tools will be advantageous.
FIFA26 is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. The organization is a proud equal opportunity employer prohibiting any form of discrimination and encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.
Joining as a Venue Transport Supervisor for FIFA World Cup 26™ means contributing to one of the most celebrated sporting events worldwide while gaining invaluable experience in event operations, transport logistics, leadership, and project management. It is an opportunity to be part of a historic sporting milestone and make a real impact on how this global event is executed.
Employment for this role is under a fixed-term contract, with the workplace located on-site in San Francisco. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, capable of independent and team-based work, and eager to participate in a world-class sporting event, this position offers a unique platform for professional growth and contribution.
The Venue Transport Supervisor role, based in San Francisco, is a critical fixed-term contract position within the FIFA26 Event Transport team. Reporting directly to the Venue Transport Manager, the Venue Transport Supervisor will work on-site and play a key role in orchestrating all transportation operations linked to the stadiums and venues hosting the World Cup games. Collaborating closely with stadium teams, security, suppliers, and contractors, this role is dedicated to ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient transport services to support fans, players, and officials.
This role demands high accountability and leadership, requiring the Supervisor to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver operational excellence within a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The individual will oversee transport information desks, manage volunteer and contractor teams, handle transport equipment (FF&E), and maintain control over transport load zones and access points. The Supervisor will also ensure alignment between transport operations and security measures to guarantee a smoothly executed event experience.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in transport, civil engineering, project management, event management, major sport events, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. The role values diversity and welcomes candidates with varied backgrounds, especially those enthusiastic about the sport industry and committed to learning and contributing to the FIFA26 team ethos. Experience in football, sports, or event management sectors, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in English, are highly desired. Additional language skills such as Spanish or French and familiarity with planning software and MS Office tools will be advantageous.
FIFA26 is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. The organization is a proud equal opportunity employer prohibiting any form of discrimination and encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.
Joining as a Venue Transport Supervisor for FIFA World Cup 26™ means contributing to one of the most celebrated sporting events worldwide while gaining invaluable experience in event operations, transport logistics, leadership, and project management. It is an opportunity to be part of a historic sporting milestone and make a real impact on how this global event is executed.
Employment for this role is under a fixed-term contract, with the workplace located on-site in San Francisco. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, capable of independent and team-based work, and eager to participate in a world-class sporting event, this position offers a unique platform for professional growth and contribution.
Job Requirements
- bachelor's degree in transport, civil engineering, project management, event management, major sport events or a combination of education and experience relating to position
- 2 years' work experience ideally within the football, sport, or event industry
- ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients
- motivated and capable of working independently
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- willingness to learn transit operations involved in moving client groups by vehicles, including city layout
- fluent in English
- spanish and/or french proficiency is a plus
- proficient in ms office (excel, word, powerpoint, visio & project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Job Qualifications
- bachelor's degree in transport, civil engineering, project management, event management, major sport events or a combination of education and experience relating to position
- 2 years' work experience ideally within the football, sport, or event industry
- ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients
- motivated and capable of working independently
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- willingness to learn transit operations involved in moving client groups by vehicles, including city layout
- fluent in English
- spanish and/or french proficiency is a plus
- proficient in ms office (excel, word, powerpoint, visio & project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Job Duties
- work closely with existing stadium teams to coordinate fifa constituent group transport provisions and access to/from stadium and venues
- work closely with the security team to ensure transport plans are coordinated with the appropriate security provisions
- liaise with bus operations staff and fleet operations staff during operational period to ensure a successful transportation operation
- work with chosen suppliers/contractors within the various parking/traffic management/load zone locations
- management of transport information desks
- training and supervising volunteers and contractors
- responsible for management of vapp boards and transport load zones at each venue
- responsible for placement, control and storage of transport related ff&e
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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