Manager, Events Business

Job Description

Job Description

Description : U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That’s why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game : from the grassroots, to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of US.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey : in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Manager, Events Business will assist the Senior Director of Events on all business functions related to the business function of the Events Department. The events department consists of the following functional areas : operations, competitions, special events & hospitality, event production and ticketing. U.S. Soccer events, including ticket revenue, are one of the Federation’s key revenue sources. This role serves to contribute to these areas by providing a taking administrative lead on event close-outs as well compiling a full analysis of past and current revenue and expense streams in order to continue to improve our expense planning and generate additional revenue in both the short and long-term. In addition, this role assists the Ticketing Department by maintaining and providing reports that contribute to financial decisions to impact ticketing revenue.

Primary Responsibilities

• Venue Scheduling

Assist in the negotiation, contracting and selection of venues for U.S. Soccer events, including non-soccer events.

Manage the event close-out and settlement process for U.S. Soccer events between U.S. Soccer and event venues with all relevant internal departments as well as external venues and vendors.

Creation of financial models for senior national team and event expenses based on projected schedule for each fiscal year

Assist in Annual Budget Process with budget roll-ups and reporting.

Research and understand funding sources through local CVBs and local tourism organizations

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.