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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.
- During Major League Soccer events:
- Ensure locker room set-ups meet MLS standardization requirements.
- Assist in servicing the needs of visiting teams and league officials on game day.
- Provide support for the referee crew before, during and after the game.
- Assist with match credential production and distribution.
- Lead, brief, and oversee ball retrievers during the event.
- Assist various departments with match day responsibilities.
- During third-party/major events:
- Assist in ensuring that client needs, and expectations are met.
- Work with the Event Management Team in planning operational details of the event.
- Help with the movement and storage of the department's equipment.
- 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
