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Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) · 6 days ago

Event Manager

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. The Event Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating various events at BMO Stadium, ensuring seamless execution and effective communication among all involved parties.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Event managementMajor League Soccer knowledgeBudget managementContract executionMicrosoft Office SuiteBilingual in SpanishOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivatorPositive attitude

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College/ University 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
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

Preferred

Previous experience managing part-time and/or full-time staff is a plus
Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Company

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)

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Los Angeles Football Club is a sports company that operates football clubs.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2018-06-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Christian Lau
Chief Technology Officer
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