Sports Events & Tourism Association
Vice President of Operations & Events
Sports Events & Tourism Association, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
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 Qualifications
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
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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 Qualifications
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
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