Event Specialist

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An event management company is hiring Event Coordinators for an international football tournament in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing event operations from Mid-October 2025 to March 2026. Ideal candidates will have experience in event management, excellent communication skills, and be adaptable to changing priorities. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain valuable international event experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events, preferably sports or international events.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of event operations.
• Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Manage on-site operations during event days.

Skills

Event management

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Event Coordinator / Event Specialist

Location: Saudi Arabia

Duration: Mid-October 2025 – March 2026

We are hiring Event Coordinators / Event Specialists to support the successful delivery of a major international football tournament in Saudi Arabia. This is a fixed-term project role requiring hands-on experience in events operations and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of event operations across various functional areas (venue management, spectator services, hospitality, protocol, logistics, etc.).
• Work closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate day-to-day schedules, documentation, and reporting for assigned areas.
• Support venue preparations including set-up, signage, accreditation, catering, and other operational requirements.
• Manage on-site operations during event days, ensuring smooth flow of activities, issue resolution, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide administrative support including meeting preparation, follow-ups, and tracking of deliverables.
• Ensure that operations are carried out in line with tournament standards, health & safety, and security protocols.

Requirements

• Proven experience in events (sports events, international events, or large-scale cultural projects preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and handle operational challenges on-site.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Availability to work full-time from mid-October 2025 until March 2026 (with some roles extending further).

This is a great opportunity to be part of a landmark football event and gain valuable international event experience.