What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stadium Operations - Facilities Operations Assistant position at Orlando City/Orlando Pride?
TITLE: Facilities Operations Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Stadium Operations
REPORTS TO: Sr Manager, Stadium Operations
FLSA: Hourly, Part-Time, Non-Exempt
WHAT SETS YOU APART
Orlando City SC is seeking hardworking, positive, and passionate individuals looking to gain practical experience supporting key operational functions at a professional soccer stadium and special event venue. The Assistant will have a direct role in supporting the delivery of services, protection and monitoring of facilities, and oversight of vendors providing services. The Assistant will work under the close supervision of the Stadium Operations Manager and facility operations team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the facility operations team while observing the planning and execution of sporting and non-sporting stadium events.
- Learn about and assist with organizing and inspecting stadium storage areas.
- Learn about and participate in the Inter&Co Stadium Zero Waste sustainability program.
- Learn about and collaborate with departments across the organization.
- Assist with general administrative duties specific to Stadium Operations.
- Learn and demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with clients and vendors.
- Learn how to conduct stadium inspections.
- Participate in assignments related to inventory tracking, departmental activities, and other Stadium Operations initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:
- An innovative individual who can contribute ideas, work effectively within a team, develop creative solutions, and identify new opportunities in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment.
- Availability to work approximately 20–30 hours per week.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional reliability, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours and in a variety of settings within a team environment.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interest in soccer and sports is a plus.
- Applicants are not required to be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree; however, students pursuing a degree in Sport Management, Facility Management, or a related field may be eligible to receive course credit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to walk, run, kneel, climb stairs, and react quickly to unpredictable situations.
- Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, with some exposure to adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods as required.
About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride:
In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.
The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons.
In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.
The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.
In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.
In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
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.
Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at Peopleandculture@orlandocitysc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.