Vice President of Operations & Events

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.

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.

• 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