Manager, Stadium Events

About the Role

The Tennessee Titans are driven by a culture of excellence, teamwork, and community impact. They are seeking a Stadium Events Manager to energize and skillfully oversee logistical details for non-revenue stadium events at Nissan Stadium, primarily utilizing ancillary spaces such as the Lawn and community room. The role supports internal and community-facing events with occasional assistance for large-scale stadium concerts and football games.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison for internal stadium events focused on activating spaces like the Lawn and community room.
• Plan, organize, and manage the logistical aspects of assigned events, representing stadium interests to internal teams, partners, and clients.
• Oversee event components including technical setups, parking, food and beverage, guest service, operations, and security coordination.
• Communicate event goals, schedules, staffing, and equipment needs across internal departments and external vendors.
• Develop and share detailed event documents outlining operational requirements to ensure alignment and success.
• Assist with preparing preliminary event budgets and coordinate financial settlements with the finance team when necessary.
• Apply and monitor compliance with facility policies and procedures throughout events.
• Organize and lead production meetings involving internal stakeholders, community partners, and vendors to streamline event planning.
• Manage production setup, staffing, and contracted services for assigned events.
• Provide occasional support for full stadium events like games and concerts on short notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in event management roles.
• Proven ability to coordinate with internal teams, external community partners, and vendors effectively.
• Strong organizational skills coupled with budgeting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in leading meetings and cross-departmental coordination.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in stadium, arena, or large venue event management.
• Familiarity with venue scheduling and operations software such as Momentous or Venue Ops.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Serve as the primary contact for internal events and facilitate clear distribution of event plans and needs.
• Collaboration: Coordinate among internal departments and external partners for cohesive event execution.
• Problem Solving: Address logistical challenges and operational issues in real time during event planning and execution.
• Accountability: Manage end-to-end event delivery, including budgeting and financial reconciliation.
• Adaptability: Maintain flexibility to work irregular hours and provide support for large-scale stadium events as required.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Work occurs in both office and field environments.
• Must be capable of lifting or carrying weights up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule flexibility is essential, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as demanded by the event calendar.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization promotes equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.