Project Employee, Events - Venue Operations

National Basketball Association (NBA); Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

NBA is seeking a Venue Operations Project Employee to assist with live events and venue operations. You will support event operations, venue logistics, vendor management, and event documentation, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in event management or venue operations, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a passion for sports. This is a temporary role with remote work option and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience in event management or venue operations.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with data analysis and presentation skills.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Event Management, Marketing or Communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and execution of venue operations plans for assigned events.
• Monitor and track event operational timelines and deliverables.
• Support event set up and breakdown activities, including operational checklists and venue readiness reviews.
• Participate in venue walkthroughs, site visits, and event preparation meetings.
• Assist with post-event reporting and documentation.
• Support shipping needs including tracking schedules, tracking inventory levels, preparing event kits, staging pre-event, and logging post-event.
• Attend cross-functional planning meetings to understand departmental responsibilities.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, action items, follow-up tasks and note summaries.
• Maintain support communication with vendors, venue contacts, and internal stakeholders.
• Update venue operations playbooks, manuals, and event templates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Event Management, Marketing or Communications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary

The Venue Operations Project Employee will be involved in our busiest time of year and help support the operations of live events and venue operations. The role will contribute to event operations, venue logistics, vendor management, and event documentation. The optimal candidate should have strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Previous experience or exposure to venue operations preferred.

This role will develop relationships with both internal and external business stakeholders, key vendors, and NBA venues to assist with executing venue operations for the highest value media-driven NBA Events such as NBA All-Star, NBA Finals, and NBA Global Games; and support of affiliate league events for the WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball. The optimal candidate will be a fast-paced high-impact executor with experience in events, venues, or operations.

Key Objectives & Tasks

• Assist with the preparation and execution of venue operations plans for assigned events.
• Monitor and track event operational timelines and deliverables.
• Support event set up and breakdown activities, including operational checklists and venue readiness reviews.
• Participate in venue walkthroughs, stie visits, and event preparation meetings.
• Assist with post-event reporting and documentation.
• Support shipping needs including tracking schedules, tracking inventory levels, preparing event kits, staging pre-event, and logging post-event.
• Attend cross-functional planning meetings o understand departmental responsibilities.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, action items, follow-up tasks and note summaries.
• Maintain support communication with vendors, venue contacts, and internal stakeholders.
• Update venue operations playbooks, manuals, and event templates.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree: Business, Event Management, Marketing or Communications preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in event management or venue operations.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze and present data.
• A keen interest in learning about sports operations, venue operations, and event management.
• Valid passport/ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a passion for sports.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on diverse tasks with a can-do attitude.

Salary Range

$31.25/Hourly

Job Posting Title

Project

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

Eligibility Note

Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

About The NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.