Director, Special Event Operations

DEPARTMENT: Special Events The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. All the responsibilities we will trust you with: • Oversee all special event operations across Petco Park, The Rady Shell, and EVE, ensuring a consistent standard of excellence • Collaborate with the Operations Department to enhance processes related to planning, execution, staffing, and load-in/load-out, driving efficiency and service quality • Develop and optimize event layouts, staffing models, and production templates to support operational success and resource efficiency • Review and approve all event documentation, including Event Orders and Production Notes, to ensure requirements are accurately scoped, resourced, and executed to meet client expectations • Oversee the strategic use and organization of event inventory and storage spaces, ensuring assets are properly maintained and accessible • Ensure all event logistics outlined in planning documents are implemented flawlessly, from pre-event preparation through execution and breakdown • Develop and manage the department’s event calendar and staff scheduling framework, ensuring adequate coverage, workload balance, and alignment with operational priorities • Maintain the department budget, oversee invoicing, and ensure adherence to internal policies and standard operating procedures • Responsible for event-day management of all events at Petco Park including but not limited to management of staff, facilities, load in, load out, vendors and catering • Represents the Club in a positive and professional manner at all times • Other duties as assigned You will be required to meet the following: • Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment • 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, or education equivalent in relevant field • Minimum 7 years previous experience in Event Operations • Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, Padres home/road games, special events and extended hours as needed • Able to travel as needed • Must possess valid driver's license with clean driving record (subject to review) • Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds • As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check As a candidate for this position, your pay and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills, and any other factors the San Diego Padres considers relevant to the hiring decision for this position.