Event Operations - Event Operations Associate PT

Nashville SC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nashville SC is seeking a part-time Event Operations associate to support the GEODIS Park Event Operations team for MLS matches and other major events. You will provide day-to-day support to the club's operations and assist on game days.

Role requires availability 20–25 hours weekly, including nights and weekends, with potential 12-hour event days and exposure to extreme weather. A strong work ethic and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in sports and entertainment required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and professional etiquette.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing MLS games and major events.
• Ensure SOPs comply with MLS regulations.
• Support locker room set-ups to MLS standards.
• Assist visiting teams and league officials on game day.
• Support referee crew before, during, and after games.
• Aid match credential production and distribution.
• Lead ball retrievers during events.
• Assist with match-day tasks across departments.
• Assist third-party event logistics and setup.
• Move and store department equipment.
• Set up event spaces for different departments.

Skills

Sports interest

Communication skills

Professional etiquette

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Event Operations

Reports to: Director, Event Operations

ABOUT NASHVILLE SC:

Nashville is America’s “It City” and one of the fastest-growing soccer hubs in the country. From hosting the CONCACAF Gold Cup to FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the FIFA Club World Cup, Music City has quickly become a destination for some of the sport’s most prominent events. Nashville SC has the largest soccer-specific stadium in Major League Soccer and in 2025 made Tennessee state history by becoming its first professional sports team champion!

Position Summary:

Nashville Soccer Club is currently seeking an Event Operations part‑time associate. This position will support the GEODIS Park Event Operations team in the planning and execution of Major League Soccer matches, as well as other major events, while also providing day‑to‑day support to the club's operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Event Operations department on the planning and execution of Major League Soccer games, third‑party ancillary events, and other major events.
• Ensure Club and Stadium standard operating procedures are compliant with Major League Soccer’s operational regulations.

1. Ensure locker room set‑ups meet MLS standardization requirements.
2. Assist in servicing the needs of visiting teams and league officials on game day.
3. Provide support for the referee crew before, during and after the game.
4. Assist with match credential production and distribution.
5. Lead, brief, and oversee ball retrievers during the event.
6. Assist various departments with match day responsibilities.

During third-party/major events:

1. Assist in ensuring that client needs, and expectations are met.
2. Work with the Event Management Team in planning operational details of the event.
3. Help with the movement and storage of the department’s equipment.
4. Setting event day spaces to meet needs of various departments.

• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and interest in sports and entertainment.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills and professional etiquette.
• Strong worth ethic with a positive, team‑oriented approach.

REQUIREMENTS

• Available 20-25 hours per week, including nights and weekends and often under extreme weather conditions. A typical game day can require early hours and late nights amounting to a 12 hour event day commitment.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.