Event and Organized Play lead

Qatar Living; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Living is seeking an Event & Organized Play Lead in Doha to plan, coordinate, and execute gaming events, tournaments, and community activities. You will develop an organized play calendar, manage registrations and prizes, and work with partners to promote events.

The role focuses on building an active gaming community and delivering well-structured events. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Event Management or related fields, plus experience in gaming communities, retail,

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Event Management or a related field.
• Experience in event management, organized play, gaming communities, retail, or customer engagement.
• Experience coordinating tournaments, leagues, gaming events, or community programs.
• Strong knowledge or active interest in Trading Card Games (TCGs), board games, tabletop games, or other hobby gaming communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events, tournaments, leagues, gaming sessions, and community activities.
• Develop and maintain an organized play calendar aligned with business and community objectives.
• Coordinate tournament schedules, registrations, player communication, pairings, rounds, results, and prize distribution.
• Ensure events follow game rules, guidelines, and organized play requirements.
• Manage event logistics, including venue setup, registration areas, signage, prizes, and materials.
• Act as primary point of contact for players, judges, volunteers, and partners.
• Build relationships with the gaming community, clubs, and groups.
• Encourage participation through engaging events, leagues, and workshops.
• Coordinate with Retail, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to promote events and opportunities.

Skills

Event Planning

Event Promotion

Event Scheduling Tools

Communication

Community Management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field

Job description

Event and Organized Play leadAOCEntertainment & Events# Event and Organized Play leadDoha, QatarMid LevelFull-TimeOn-Site2 months agoRequired SkillsEvent PlanningEvent PromotionEvent Scheduling ToolsCommunicationCommunity ManagementJob Details* Applicant location: within Qatar* Education: High / Secondary School* Visa Status: Qatar Company Visa (With NOC)* Number of Hires: 1* Industry: Entertainment & Events* Function: Event ManagementJob Description### Job PurposeThe **Event & Organized Play Lead** is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing AOC’s events, tournaments, organized play programs, and community activities. The role focuses on building an active and engaged gaming community, delivering well-organized events, increasing participation and customer engagement, and creating a consistent and enjoyable experience for players.### ### Key Responsibilities* Plan, coordinate, and execute **AOC events, tournaments, leagues, gaming sessions, and community activities**.* Develop and maintain an **organized play calendar** aligned with AOC’s business and community objectives.* Coordinate tournament schedules, registrations, player communication, pairings, rounds, results, and prize distribution.* Ensure all events are conducted in accordance with the relevant **game rules, tournament guidelines, and organized play requirements**.* Manage event logistics including venue setup, tables, equipment, registration areas, signage, prizes, and event materials.* Act as the primary point of contact for players, participants, judges, volunteers, and event partners.* Build and maintain strong relationships with the **AOC gaming community**, regular players, clubs, and relevant gaming groups.* Encourage participation from new and existing players through engaging events, leagues, workshops, and community initiatives.* Support the development of beginner-friendly activities to help introduce new customers to AOC games and products.* Coordinate with the **Retail, Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams** to promote events and maximize participation and commercial opportunities.* Support product launches, new game releases, promotional activities, and special events through organized play initiatives.* Coordinate with distributors, publishers, game representatives, and external partners where required.* Manage event registrations and maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, winners, prizes, and event performance.* Monitor event feedback and community engagement and identify opportunities to improve the player experience.* Ensure prizes, promotional materials, and event stock are properly controlled and distributed.* Manage event-related budgets and ensure resources are used efficiently.* Support the creation of event-related content, announcements, schedules, and promotional communications.* Ensure the event area is organized, welcoming, and maintained before, during, and after each event.* Address player queries and event-related issues professionally and escalate concerns where required.* Identify opportunities to introduce new events, formats, leagues, and community initiatives that increase engagement and repeat visits.* Maintain accurate event documentation and provide regular reports on participation, performance, and community activities.* Perform other duties related to events, organized play, and AOC operations as assigned.### ### Key Competencies* **Event Management:** Strong ability to plan and execute events from concept to completion.* **Community Building:** Ability to create and maintain an active, inclusive, and engaged gaming community.* **Organization:** Excellent coordination skills with strong attention to detail.* **Communication:** Clear and confident communication with players, teams, partners, and stakeholders.* **Customer Focus:** Creates a positive and engaging experience for participants and customers.* **Leadership:** Able to coordinate staff, volunteers, judges, and event participants effectively.* **Problem Solving:** Handles unexpected event challenges quickly and practically.* **Commercial Awareness:** Understands how events and organized play can support customer engagement, sales, and business growth.* **Gaming Knowledge:** Good understanding of trading card games, board games, tabletop games, or similar organized-play environments.* **Adaptability:** Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and during major events.* **Teamwork:** Works effectively with Retail, Sales, Marketing, Warehouse, and Operations teams.* **Data & Reporting:** Able to track participation, analyze event performance, and use insights to improve future activities.### ### Qualifications & Experience* Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.* Previous experience in **event management, organized play, gaming communities, retail, or customer engagement** is preferred.* Experience coordinating tournaments, leagues, gaming events, or community programs will be an advantage.* Strong knowledge or active interest in **Trading Card Games (TCGs), board games, tabletop games, or other hobby gaming communities**.* Good computer skills and ability to maintain event schedules, registrations, and reports.* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public events.