Vice President, Event Operations

The role

The Vice President, Event Operations is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of all events hosted at the stadium. This includes sporting events, concerts, corporate functions, private events, and community activities.

What you will do

• Manage and oversee event management, guest experience, and conversions departments.
• Provide on-site leadership and supervision of event manager and staff.
• Ensure season game operations are executed while maintaining profitability goals.
• Prepare and maintain event budgets.
• Compile and communicate event requirements to various departments.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for all events.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for successful execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for promoters, organizers, and key stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and legal requirements.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale event management supporting professional sports and live concert events in stadiums, arenas, or other large-scale venues.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and event staff.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Experience reading, understanding, and implementing live-entertainment production advances, technical riders, and crew calls.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and make independent decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working across both professional sports and live entertainment industries.
• Willing and able to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must obtain a valid Driver’s License with a safe and verifiable driving record.

Nice to have

• Experience leading planning and operations for the development, transition, or opening of a new stadium, arena, ballpark, or large-scale venue

About the company

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901 with nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. They are an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.