Event Operations Coordinator

TOGETHXR; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator to support Takeover Tour events and league activities. The role reports to the Manager, Event Operations, and focuses on logistics, stakeholder communications, venue coordination, credentialing, and onsite operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced multi-project environments. Position offers remote work with travel and is newly created for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in hockey operations, event management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of Takeover Tour events and other league events, from early planning through onsite delivery.
• Coordinate venue logistics, vendor relationships, and operational documentation.
• Prepare event schedules and information packages to keep teams and stakeholders informed.
• Serve as a communications point of contact for teams, league staff, officials, and event partners, including credential management.
• Travel to support onsite event operations, including setup, execution, breakdown, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Event Operations Coordinator

PWHL League Office - Entry Level

United States · Canada · Remote

Event Operations/Management · Operations · Team Administration/Operations

$46,000 - $50,000 / year

About the PWHL

The Professional Women’s Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace and league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion, on and off the ice.

Position Summary

The Event Operations Coordinator plays a key role in bringing the PWHL's Takeover Tour and other league events to life. Reporting to the Manager, Event Operations, this position supports event logistics, stakeholder communications, venue coordination, credentialing, and onsite operations to ensure every event is delivered successfully. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by fast-paced, multi-project environments. The pay range for this position is $46,000 to $50,000 USD/CAD annually. This posting is for a newly created position.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of Takeover Tour events and other league events, from early planning through onsite delivery
• Coordinate venue logistics, vendor relationships, and operational documentation
• Prepare event schedules and information packages to keep teams and stakeholders informed
• Serve as a communications point of contact for teams, league staff, officials, and event partners, including credential management
• Travel to support onsite event operations, including setup, execution, breakdown, and troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in hockey operations, event management, or a related field
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skillsFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• This position may be based in either the United States or Canada. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional sports, live events, or hockey
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required

Flexibility & Travel

Candidate must be able to work remotely, with regular travel required to support Takeover Tour and other league events.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

A background check will be conducted once a successful candidate is identified.