Event Manager

OVERVIEW

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Event Manager is the main liaison between the organization and both internal and external clients of BMO Stadium. This position is responsible for organizing, confirming, coordinating, and providing support to each applicable department to ensure a safe and seamless execution of each event. This person will primarily be responsible for sporting matches at BMO Stadium, but will also provide support to a variety of different events, including, but not limited to concerts, private events, filmings, and corporate functions. Thus, the ideal candidate will have a passion for leading a variety of different events, making an impact across all levels, and is comfortable navigating a dynamic environment.

This position will report to the Director, Events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the execution of soccer matches, including Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), Angel City FC (ACFC), international competitions, and other sporting events at BMO Stadium.


• Provide operational support in executing various other events, such as concerts and private events, hosted at BMO Stadium.


• Facilitate, streamline, and organize communication amongst cross-functional teams involving various departments and objectives.


• Collaborate with all departments to develop operational plans that align with promoter and event needs while meeting all venue requirements.


• Act as a key liaison between LAFC front office staff, promoters, and stadium teams to coordinate production and event-day needs.


• Assist with tasks related to soccer matches, interfacing with the MLS League Office and other governing bodies to ensure compliance with all league policies, match protocols, and operational requirements


• Coordinate with local vendors and city entities (LAPD, LAFD, DOT, Building & Safety, etc) on permit requirements for all events.


• Create master production schedule inclusive of stadium conversion and event 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 event.


• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/ University required.


• Previous experience managing part-time and/or full-time staff is a plus.


• 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.

SALARY RANGE 

At LAFC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. 

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  

LAFC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.