Event Policies and Operations Coordinator

Event Policies and Operations Coordinator

Ochsner Sports Performance Center, 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America

Posted Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Reports To: Sr. Manager, Event Policies

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Final date to receive applications: Rolling Application

Work Location: New Orleans, LA

Our Mission and Your Impact

The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans proudly represent both the NFL and NBA, using our platform to uplift the Gulf Coast and create lasting community impact. Rooted in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, we celebrate diversity, embrace culture, and unite people through the power of sports. Guided by our core values – community, teamwork, celebrating individuality, people first, integrity, and excellence – we foster an inclusive culture and seek people who share these values to help strengthen the bond between our teams and the city we call home.

Position Summary:

The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans are seeking a highly organized and motivated Event Policies and Operations Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting the business operations department for the teams, with a specific focus on operational game day and marquee event assistance, administrative support for the department and acting as a liaison between the operations, corporate partnerships and marketing departments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist the operations department in creating and developing detailed plans and procedures, ensuring timelines, room assignments, staffing roles and responsibilities, and communication for game days and marquee events.
• Ensure policies and procedures remain in compliance with the teams, NFL, NBA, Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Interface with Legends Global regarding stadium and arena needs for all home games and any special events in relation to event policies and procedures.
• Assist in the management, coordination, and distribution of the credentials and credential system compliance for all home games, marquee events, and building access at applicable venues
• Conduct building walkthroughs to verify all operational and partnership elements such as signage, activations, fan areas, and assets are in place prior to event day.
• Coordinate all giveaway and promotional items deliveries for both teams (delivery date and times, storage locations, day-before and game day movements).
• Support execution of special events (Training Camp, Mini Camp, Open Practices, Draft events, and other marquee team events).
• Continually seek out industry related best practices by reviewing methods to improve efficiency, quality of the fan experience, operations, and reduction of operating costs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of experience with a professional sports organization, team, or league, or experience organizing and executing events
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to interact with team’s players and staff both internally and externally in a professional manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, or relevant software
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments including ticketing, partnerships, marketing, production and game experience
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds

All Candidates Should Have:

• Commitment to community and a people-first mindset
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives
• High integrity and a proactive,
  solutions-oriented “winning” mindset
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays…