Stadium Operations & Events Manager

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management is seeking an Operations Manager for Nexus in Middlesex County, NJ. This role oversees the facility’s sports and non-sports programs, ensuring safe and seamless event execution and day-to-day stadium operations.

You will work with program leaders and internal teams to manage budgets, staffing, inventory, and vendor relations while maintaining high service standards and compliance across all health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field required.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills.
• Proven ability to create event timelines for soccer/gaming events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general software.
• Available for weekends, nights and holidays.
• CPR/First Aid certification current or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stadium setup, conversion and teardown for events and games.
• Manage stadium operations staff, event staff, ushers and security coordination.
• Coordinate pre/post-event communications with owners, teams and internal teams.
• Ensure health, safety, ADA, fire code and facility policy compliance.
• Develop and manage stadium operating budgets and control costs.
• Assist in hiring, training and developing direct reports.
• Oversee inventory of stadium equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Coordinate vendor contracts for services (AV, seating, structures).
• Analyze event performance and prepare post-event reports.
• Serve as Manager on Duty for events including nights/weekends/holidays.
• Collaborate with Operations Director and others on cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Verbal & written comms

Computer skills

Event operations

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor's in recreation or sports management

Job description

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management is seeking an Operations Manager for Nexus in Middlesex County, NJ. This role oversees the facility’s sports and non-sports programs, ensuring safe and seamless event execution and day-to-day stadium operations.

You will work with program leaders and internal teams to manage budgets, staffing, inventory, and vendor relations while maintaining high service standards and compliance across all health and safety requirements.