Posted: 05-Jan-26
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000 - $115,000
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The Greensboro Sports Foundation (GSF) is seeking an experienced sports tourism professional to serve as Vice President of Operations & Events. This senior leadership role is responsible for the planning, execution, and operational success of major national and international sporting events while strengthening Greensboro’s position as a leading sports event destination. In 2024, Sports Business Journal ranked Greensboro #2 for attracting and hosting events among cities without a "Big Five" (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS) team.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Operations & Events provides strategic and operational leadership for all events supported by GSF. The position serves as the primary GSF lead for several marquee events, including the 2027 & 2029 Men’s ACC Basketball Tournaments, 2029 World University Games, and 2029 AAU Junior Olympics. The role also oversees staff, volunteers, interns, event procurement, industry relationships, and sports tourism funding.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as GSF’s lead event executive for major national and international sporting events
- Establish and lead Local Organizing Committees (LOCs) for assigned events
- Oversee operational planning, logistics, staffing, volunteer coordination, and post-event reporting
- Supervise the Event & Volunteer Coordinator and oversee recruitment and management of volunteers
- Manage and expand the GSF Internship Program in partnership with regional colleges and universities
- Represent GSF with National Governing Bodies (NGBs), rights holders, and event owners
- Attend and represent GSF at Sports ETA, TEAMS, and other industry conferences
- Identify and pursue revenue-generating event opportunities aligned with GSF’s mission
- Collaborate with the Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau on youth and amateur sports recruitment
- Manage sports tourism grant applications, compliance, and reporting through the NC Department of Commerce
- Serve as liaison to the NC Sports Commission Association, NC Department of Commerce, and NC Department of Tourism
- Bachelor’s degree required; Sport Management, Business, or related field preferred
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in sports event management, sports tourism, or destination marketing
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale sporting events and multiple stakeholders
- Experience working with NGBs, rights holders, CVBs, or sports commissions preferred
- Proven leadership managing staff, volunteers, and interns
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as required by event schedules