Director, Sports And Big Events

About NYC Tourism + Conventions
We are the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City. Our mission is to maximize travel and tourism opportunities throughout the City, build economic prosperity and spread the dynamic image of New York City around the world.
Summary: The Sports and Big Events Director will oversee and support the promotion of sports and big events within the organization. The responsibilities will include coordination within various internal departments to encourage strong communication and to ensure the creation of a unified approach and strategy. This will also include working with the company’s Government Relations department in supporting interaction with City entities. The majority of the event portfolio will focus on sporting events but may also include other forms of big events that attract visitors and support the company’s tourism goals (big events may include, but not be limited to, sectors such as arts, entertainment, conventions etc.). The candidate will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will interface with all areas of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Sports Management and Consultation

• Serve as the primary point person for sports within the organization
• Continue existing relationships with sports leagues and events in tandem with other departments such as Membership, Press & Marketing teams
• Ability to proactively build relationships with sports leagues, event promoters and event organizers to secure a positive image for NYC for future event opportunities
• A good knowledge of the sports industry and events, with the ability to consult on various sports details such as teams, facts, history, and calendars

City Relationship Coordination

• Work with company’s Government Relations team to support communication with City Hall and City agencies
• Recreation, and Department of Transportation to ensure necessary support, reporting and compliance for events
• Understanding requirements and needs of NYC and appropriate citywide agencies
• Familiarity of City permitting processes and key contacts withing the City’s structure
• Coordinate with relevant city agencies and officials such as City Hall, CECM, NYPD, FDNY, City Parks and
• Drafting of reports and meeting summaries

Project Management for Sports and Big Events

• Drafts, and if applicable, manages budgets and timelines for events
• Relationship management and handling of potential networking opportunities such as dinners, meetings, and other events
• Ensure communication within company departments by creating a unified approach and strategy
• Communication with necessary agencies and/or partners
• Represent and manage existing promotional support and relationships for certain NYC annual events that support visitation such as, the NYC Marathon and US Tennis Open
• Ability to identify and communicate with necessary third parties
• Work with internal teams to vet and analyze events
• Work with appropriate departments to ensure delivery and continuity of support services
• Ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations for events and relationships
• Handle and coordinate informational calls or meetings
• Evaluate opportunities for relevance, as well as potential needs and expectations
• Managing of processes from start to finish while ensuring consistent attention, follow up and completion of projects
• Responsible for continuity and reporting of progress
• Continue existing relationships and communication channels with third party relationships
• Take lead in managing identified opportunities for guiding hosting responsibilities
• Effectively oversee projects with high sense of ownership, organization, and ability to multi-task

Business Skills and Strategies

• Potential site visits and assessments
• Draft, manage and complete Bid applications or Request for Proposals when they are received as part of an Event Bid process (create response when received for external events eg. FIFA, DNC, Superbowl etc.)
• Understanding of company’s mission and ability to evaluate events based on how they align with our goal of overnight visitation
• If needed, draft and manage outgoing Request For Proposals (internal creation and release)
• Knowledge of tourism and company services to effectively delegate to appropriate internal department stakeholders such as marketing, press, convention, and destination services
• Ability to anticipate partner needs
• Ability to plan, organize and successfully support events such as parades, conferences, or other experiences

Qualifications:

• Experience with event planning and management
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work autonomously, while also being team oriented
• Contacts within sports industry, event promoters/companies a plus
• 5+ years of experience in sports event management, specifically in a major city
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with City related events planning such as permitting a plus
• Strong understanding of inter-agency workings and experience working with NYC agencies
• Strong understanding of sports
• Bachelor's degree in sports management, event management, marketing, or a related field

This position is based in New York City and may require some travel as well as evening and weekend work, as necessary. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully promoting and supporting major events in a city and will have a deep understanding of the sports event industry and the key stakeholders involved.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
NYC Tourism + Conventions Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We provide equal work opportunities for all and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.
If you think you might thrive in this environment, we would love to hear from you!
EOE
Benefits

• Work From Home
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Commuter benefits
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

Annual Salary - $100,000 - $125,000