Director, Event Operations - International

Location: Professional office environment outside events; significant domestic and international travel, regular event attendance, weekend assignments, extended standing and walking, and lifting equipment up to 30 lbs. Frequent in-person event work and travel are required.

Company

hirify.global is a Varsity Brands company providing cheerleading, dance, band, yearbook, apparel, camps, clinics, competitions, and educational programs for more than one million athletes each year.

What you will do

• Lead strategy, execution, operational performance, and customer experience across the international event portfolio.
• Direct Registration Specialists, Sales & Experience Advisors, Event Planners, and Event Coordinators.
• Serve as senior escalation point and Event Director for selected strategic events.
• Own event budgeting, forecasting, revenue, expenses, cost of sales, profitability, and major expenditure approvals.
• Manage vendors, sponsors, venues, sports commissions, CVBs, production companies, partners, and customer relationships.
• Lead workforce planning, recruiting, training, retention, compliance, and cross-functional initiatives supporting international growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in event operations, business leadership, customer experience, or a related industry.
• Experience leading large-scale events, managing budgets, and developing strategic partnerships is preferred.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams, with strong financial acumen and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, Workday, Concur, Social Tables, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Regular domestic and international travel, event attendance, training, and weekend assignments are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, participant wellbeing, accountability, service, integrity, respect, innovation, and transparency are emphasized.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits with HSA employer contributions and FSA opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, wellbeing programs, financial coaching, and access to a member-owned credit union.
• Varsity Brands ownership program, employee resource groups, apparel and equipment discounts, and volunteer opportunities.