Sports & Entertainment Director
About The Position
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide direction and management to program and operational oversight of assigned facilities. The work responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale sports and entertainment events, ensuring optimal facility use, budget management, contract negotiations, and risk management. The role requires strategic oversight of venue operations, budget management, contract negotiations, risk management, and the development of partnerships with key stakeholders, including event organizers, sponsors, and community groups, while fostering community engagement, developing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while enhancing the city’s reputation as a premier event destination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sports Management, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Facility Management, or a related field
- Five (5) years of experience in event management, facility operations, sports venue management, or business development
- Experience overseeing large-scale public events and multi-purpose venues is preferred
- Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered
- Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center
- Provide documentation of identity and employment eligibility to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
- Update contact information (address, phone, email)
Nice To Haves
- An MBA or relevant advanced degree
- Professional certification (e.g., Certified Venue Executive, Certified Sports Event Executive, Facility Management Professional, Certified Property Manager)
Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale sports and entertainment events
- Ensuring optimal facility use
- Budget management
- Contract negotiations
- Risk management
- Strategic oversight of venue operations
- Development of partnerships with key stakeholders, including event organizers, sponsors, and community groups
- Fostering community engagement
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Enhancing the city’s reputation as a premier event destination
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid annual leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Retirement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
