Operations Coordinator – Soldier Field

ComEd Rec Center; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations at Soldier Field. Responsibilities include coordinating facility services, vendors, supplies, and event-related needs, ensuring a clean, safe, and event-ready stadium.

You will assist with planning and executing concerts, Bears and Fire games, and other major events, working with internal partners to maintain high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; business, hospitality, facilities mgmt or related field preferred.
• Experience in stadium operations, facilities, or events preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit timesheets and maintain records.
• Schedule services for waste, sanitation, cleaning, and HVAC.
• Monitor inventory and order stadium supplies.
• Coordinate event-related needs and signage.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and operational needs for concerts and games.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to ensure on-time completion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Vendor coordination

Event support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION: Operations Coordinator - Full-Time, Salaried

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Operations

LOCATION: Soldier Field

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of Soldier Field by coordinating facility services, vendors, supplies, event-related needs, and stadium maintenance activities. This position works closely with the Operations team and internal partners to ensure the stadium is clean, prepared, safe, and event-ready. The Operations Coordinator will also assist with planning and executing concerts, sporting events, and other major events at Soldier Field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITLIES

• Coordinate and submit East Lake timesheets and maintain accurate records.
• Schedule Republic Services in coordination with Jackie to support stadium waste and facility needs.
• Schedule Service Sanitation services in coordination with Jackie.
• Coordinate cleaning services, including Levy Lights and HVAC scheduling and related facility needs.
• Monitor inventory and order stadium supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, soap, liners, cleaning supplies, and other operational supplies.
• Coordinate stadium flag maintenance and flying programs, including: Maintenance and replacement of flags. Coordination of the stadium flying program.
• Schedule recycling pickups in coordination with Jackie.
• Serve as the PixMob liaison, coordinating event-related needs and communication.
• Conduct and document daily walks of the stadium to identify maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and operational needs.
• Assist with concert signage, including coordinating placement, removal, and event-specific signage needs.
• Coordinate laundry services for overnight event flips, ensuring necessary items are cleaned and available for upcoming events.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and operational needs for concerts, Bears games, Fire games, and other major events.
• Communicate with vendors, contractors, and internal departments to ensure services are completed on schedule.
• Track operational requests, follow up on outstanding items, and communicate issues to the appropriate Operations leadership.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and event-ready stadium environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; education in business, hospitality, facilities management, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in stadium operations, facilities, hospitality, events, or a similar environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors, internal departments, and event personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and event days as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and respond effectively to changing event and operational needs.

BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match up to 3%
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short - and long - term disability insurance available

SALARY RANGE: $55,000 - $65,000

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to work both indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather conditions. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and have the physical ability to maneuver throughout the facility, including walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, which may be up to 10 hours or more in a day.

Recruiter: Maggie Szot, Sr. Human Resource Manager Email: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone] Location: Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.