What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stadium Operations - Facilities Operations Assistant position at Orlando City SC & 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 seeking practical experience facilitating key operational functions with the operation of a professional soccer stadium & special event venue. The assistant will have a direct role in assisting with the delivery of services, protection & monitoring of facilities, and the oversight of vendors providing services, etc. The assistant will work under the close supervision of the Stadium Operations Manager & facility operations team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the facility operations team, observing the planning and execution of all sport & non-sport stadium events
- Learn & assist in organizing and inspecting all stadium storage areas
- Learn about and participate in the INTER&Co Stadium To Zero Waste sustainability program
- Learn about and collaborate with all departments within the organization
- Learn & assist in general administrative duties specific to Stadium Operations
- Learn about what excellent customer service for all clients & vendors looks like
- Learn how to execute stadium inspections
- In addition to daily assignments, each student will have the opportunity to learn and be involved with assignments in inventory tracking, departmental activities, etc
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride. 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 come up with ideas and work extremely well within a team to come up with creative solutions and identify new opportunities, often in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment.
- Schedule will be approximately 20-30 hours weekly.
- Strong attention to small details is a must.
- Exceptional reliability, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
- Able to be available during non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, and within a team atmosphere.
- Ability to be flexible including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification
- Ability to pass a background check
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Strong interest in soccer and sports is a plus.
- Applicants are not required to be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in Sport Management or Facility Management, but are eligible to receive course credit
- A sense of humor is a must (prepare to tell us about a good joke in your interview).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to walk, run, kneel and climb stair and react fast to unpredictable situations.
- This position requires work inside and outside of the building and some exposure to adverse conditions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting, and monitoring surveillance equipment.
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.