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(Junior) Venue Manager (m/f/d) for the Sport Basketball

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  • Duisburg
  • Düsseldorf
  • Essen
  • Hagen
  • Presence / Mobile

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Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Organising Committee (OC) team and help us to create an unforgettable FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES.
 
SUMMER CUM LAUDE*
A summer with distinction.
 
In 2025, the world will come to the Rhine and Ruhr region to celebrate sport, science and culture. Up to 8,500 athletes and officials from around 150 nations will compete in six cities for 12 days - in 18 different sports. Standards are set here - where the densest university landscape in Europe meets the most sports clubs in Germany, in one exceptionally sport-loving region. 
 
In short:
The perfect place for the FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
And the perfect place for you.
 
To strengthen our team, we are looking for the next possible date for a
 
(Junior) Venue Manager (m/f/d) for the Sports Basketball
 
In the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
Full-time / 40 hours per week / temporary contract until late summer 2025
 
This position is located in the OC in the operational area of venue management and is responsible for the venues for the sport of basketball in the cities of Duisburg, Essen and Hagen before and during the event. We are also looking for a (Junior) Venue Manager (m/f/d) for each of the following host cities: 
  • (Junior) Venue Manager (m/f/d) Berlin
  • (Junior) Venue Manager (m/f/d) Duisburg
  • (Junior) Venue Manager:in (m/f/d) Essen
  • (Junior) Venue Manager (m/f/d) for the sport Basketball (Duisburg, Essen, Hagen)

Specifically, your area of responsibility will focus on the following tasks:

  • Specialist planning, organisation and implementation of the event for one or more venues; in collaboration and coordination with the Lead Venues team
  • Planning, preparation and follow-up of appointments, meetings and presentations
  • Interface management between operator/landlord and organiser/tenant
  • Implementation and monitoring of compliance with official requirements, security-related regulations and ordinances in planning and realisation - in coordination with FA Security
  • Support in analysing requirements, preparing technical tendering and awarding processes 
  • Responsible for managing the creation of overlay plans (taking into account the respective requirements and existing budget planning)
  • Elaboration and preparation of process, time and personnel plans as well as coordination of the trades involved in the event on site
  • Co-operation with all functional areas of the LOC (e.g. the sports, technical, overlay, logistics, security and accommodation departments)

Ideally you have the following skills and knowledge:

  • Completed training in the field of sports/event management or technical or commercial vocational training with experience in the field of events
  • Project experience and relevant professional experience in the planning and successful implementation of an event of a similar scale
  • Proven experience in the planning and management of a venue
  • Technical (basic) understanding
  • Commercial and customer-oriented approach
  • Sensitivity to the needs of participants and visitors
  • Experience in security management and dealing with public institutions desirable
  • Ability to work in a team and a sense of responsibility
  • Experience in the integration of voluntary structures
  • Time flexibility, also able to work evenings and weekends
  • Very good written and spoken German skills 
     
We are a young & growing organisation in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr Innovation Hub. You will play a key role in the Organising Committee in the successful planning and implementation of the FISU Games.

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer: 

  • A varied & exciting job with room for creative ideas and your own creative freedom 
  • A dynamic & growing environment with an open & diverse corporate culture   
  • Short decision-making processes with teamwork at eye level   
  • Remuneration based on TV L
  • Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile working 
  • 30 days of leave per year
  • Access to a large network in the field of sporting events 
 
Depending on the personal requirements and the position offered, Junior Manager or Manager, the job will be valued at pay group 9b or 11 TV L.
 
We are more than just a regular sporting event. That's why we want you in your uniqueness, just as you are, with all your facets. With us, everyone can be who they want to be and who they are.
 
We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally suitable. As an implementation company, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds good? 

Then we should get to know each other!
 
Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your earliest possible start date by 27.01.2025 via our application tool. For technical and organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com.
 
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