Fastbreak AI
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We're looking for an outstanding Director of Event Operations to lead the planning, execution, and on-site activation strategy for all Fastbreak experiential brand events across the country. This person will own the operational engine behind our national network of tournaments, brand activations, and athlete-family engagement experiences. You'll ensure our sponsors shine, our events run flawlessly, and our teams in the field are set up for success every single weekend.
Fastbreak is a rapidly growing leader in sports operations technology. Our products power professional sports leagues like the NBA, MLS, and NHL, as well as thousands of youth and amateur sports events nationwide. With the growth of our participant activation division, we are expanding our national event presence and are looking for a leader who knows how to get things done.
You will collaborate closely with partnerships, product, and creative teams while you manage our on-site ambassadors and photographers. This role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to build and scale a national events operation as the company continues to grow.
What You'll Do
Lead Fastbreak's national event operations. Oversee all planning, logistics, staffing and on-site execution for Fastbreak-powered events across the country
Co-create event experiences with sponsors. Design field activation plans with each brand partner, like giveaways, engagement zones, content capture, signage, and other athlete-family experiences
Identify and secure appropriate tournaments and sports events. Evaluate event fit, negotiate placement and build monthly calendars aligned with sponsor goals and audience demographics
Work directly with tournament and event operators. Promote sponsor presence, support pre-, during and post-event marketing and ensure our activations fit seamlessly into each event environment
Grow, manage, and develop a national freelance workforce. Hire, train, schedule, and oversee ambassadors, photographers, and content capture teams. Maintain quality expectations and operational readiness
Produce on-site materials. Manage production of signage, tents, exhibits, backdrops, and activation kits. Maintain inventory, branding guidelines and keep costs under budget
Handle logistics and shipping. Coordinate weekly shipping of event materials to local ambassadors or directly to events, ensuring timely, accurate delivery
Oversee weekly event reporting. Manage post-event metrics, recaps, and performance summaries for both event operators and sponsors. Provide actionable insights to improve outcomes
Drive operational excellence. Create standard operating procedures, training guides, run-of-show plans and quality controls to ensure consistent event execution nationwide
Be a hands‑on leader. This role requires a self‑starter who can roll up their sleeves, solve problems quickly, motivate teams remotely, and keep many moving parts organized
Requirements
7+ years in event operations, experiential marketing, field marketing, sports event management, or sponsor activation
Proven experience building and managing on-site programs across multiple markets
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing dispersed or freelance teams
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with exceptional follow-through
Customer-facing experience working with sponsors, event operators, or partners
Ability to manage signage, production vendors, shipping logistics, and event materials
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environmentBA/BS required
Must be able to work some weekends throughout the year
Startup, small company and fast-growth experience is strongly preferred. We're moving fast, and you'll need to stay ahead of the game
Location
Will work from Fastbreak HQ in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Relocation assistance is available
This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Must be able to travel to sales meetings and events
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Stock options
A 401(k) plan with employer matching
This is an opportunity to build a national events program at one of the fastest-growing sports technology companies in the industry. If this sounds like you, please apply!
Equal Opportunity
Fastbreak is an equal‑opportunity employer.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
A background check is required
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We're looking for an outstanding Director of Event Operations to lead the planning, execution, and on-site activation strategy for all Fastbreak experiential brand events across the country. This person will own the operational engine behind our national network of tournaments, brand activations, and athlete-family engagement experiences. You'll ensure our sponsors shine, our events run flawlessly, and our teams in the field are set up for success every single weekend.
Fastbreak is a rapidly growing leader in sports operations technology. Our products power professional sports leagues like the NBA, MLS, and NHL, as well as thousands of youth and amateur sports events nationwide. With the growth of our participant activation division, we are expanding our national event presence and are looking for a leader who knows how to get things done.
You will collaborate closely with partnerships, product, and creative teams while you manage our on-site ambassadors and photographers. This role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to build and scale a national events operation as the company continues to grow.
What You'll Do
Lead Fastbreak's national event operations. Oversee all planning, logistics, staffing and on-site execution for Fastbreak-powered events across the country
Co-create event experiences with sponsors. Design field activation plans with each brand partner, like giveaways, engagement zones, content capture, signage, and other athlete-family experiences
Identify and secure appropriate tournaments and sports events. Evaluate event fit, negotiate placement and build monthly calendars aligned with sponsor goals and audience demographics
Work directly with tournament and event operators. Promote sponsor presence, support pre-, during and post-event marketing and ensure our activations fit seamlessly into each event environment
Grow, manage, and develop a national freelance workforce. Hire, train, schedule, and oversee ambassadors, photographers, and content capture teams. Maintain quality expectations and operational readiness
Produce on-site materials. Manage production of signage, tents, exhibits, backdrops, and activation kits. Maintain inventory, branding guidelines and keep costs under budget
Handle logistics and shipping. Coordinate weekly shipping of event materials to local ambassadors or directly to events, ensuring timely, accurate delivery
Oversee weekly event reporting. Manage post-event metrics, recaps, and performance summaries for both event operators and sponsors. Provide actionable insights to improve outcomes
Drive operational excellence. Create standard operating procedures, training guides, run-of-show plans and quality controls to ensure consistent event execution nationwide
Be a hands‑on leader. This role requires a self‑starter who can roll up their sleeves, solve problems quickly, motivate teams remotely, and keep many moving parts organized
Requirements
7+ years in event operations, experiential marketing, field marketing, sports event management, or sponsor activation
Proven experience building and managing on-site programs across multiple markets
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing dispersed or freelance teams
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with exceptional follow-through
Customer-facing experience working with sponsors, event operators, or partners
Ability to manage signage, production vendors, shipping logistics, and event materials
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environmentBA/BS required
Must be able to work some weekends throughout the year
Startup, small company and fast-growth experience is strongly preferred. We're moving fast, and you'll need to stay ahead of the game
Location
Will work from Fastbreak HQ in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Relocation assistance is available
This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Must be able to travel to sales meetings and events
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Stock options
A 401(k) plan with employer matching
This is an opportunity to build a national events program at one of the fastest-growing sports technology companies in the industry. If this sounds like you, please apply!
Equal Opportunity
Fastbreak is an equal‑opportunity employer.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
A background check is required
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