National Hockey League (NHL)
Manager, Events
National Hockey League (NHL) - Manager
New York · NY · Hybrid
Event Operations/Management · Operations · Event/Venue Booking
$85,000 - $90,000 / year
1
4
hours ago
ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
This Manager of Events will lead the planning and coordination of various projects for the NHL Events Department. This role will be hands on with multiple tentpole fan festival events for all NHL Outdoor Games, NHL All-Star Weekend as well as operational roles for other League jewel events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties will include but are not limited to:
- Negotiate pricing and contract with various production vendors.
- Collaborate with NHL Events Department on Fan Festivals including: Attraction Development, Audio/Visual, Event Decor, F&B, Hospitality, Partner Obligations and Security.
- Work directly with league partners, sponsors and agencies in order to execute on-site activations at NHL Events.
- Manage / wayfinding various areas of event operations at Stanley Cup Final, NHL Draft and other
- League events including event transportation, directional signage & venue setup.
- Participate in event site reviews
- Provide fresh, creative ideas to enhance NHL fan events at NHL tentpole events
- Manage multiple event budgets
- Invoice reconciliation post events
- Manage NHL Asset Inventory
- Manage the NHL Mascot Program at NHL All-Star Weekend
Other departmental related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- At least 3-5 years of experience coordinating public events, preferably in the sports & entertainment industry
- Prior experience leading large scale fan events
- Prior experience managing operations in the fields of event transportation, directional signage / wayfinding and venue setup
- Prior experience collaborating with sponsors and their creative agencies to execute activations
- Ability to lead meetings and clearly communicate information to upper management
- Ability to collaborate with multiple internal departments including, but not limited to Partnership Marketing, Sales, Creative Services, Security, NHL Productions & Finance.
- Ability to work long hours, including weekends and holidays as well as travel to host event cities
- Must be able and willing to travel within the US and Internationally
Preferred
- Experience working within sports, entertainment, media, or consumer brands is highly desirable
- Passion for hockey, sports, culture, and fan engagement is a plu
Education/Certifications
- College Degree required. Preferably in Sport Management, Sport Marketing or a related field.
Required Skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to lead with a result driven, "can do" attitude with a focus on client service satisfaction
- A positive, energetic attitude
- Willingness to learn, and excited to be part of a close team
- Must be able to exhibit quick thinking, and possess problem solving skills on the fly
- Highly organized, creative and able to multi-task
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, publicly visible, high pressure and deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to share ideas and develop effective responses
- Ability to maintain a positive team-oriented attitude within the department as well as with guests, vendors and fans
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:
Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.
We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.
Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.
A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.
Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.
A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.
NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.
SALARY RANGE:
$85-90K
Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
This position will be based in our New York City Office. Are you willing and able to commute to our office for this position?
If you are not currently living in the tri-state area, are you willing and able to relocate at your own expense for this position?
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue work in the United States?
What are your salary expectations for this role? (NOTE: We are NOT asking for your current salary or salary history)
How did you hear about this position? Where did you first see this role posted?
Do you have at least 3-5 years of experience coordinating large scale public events, preferably in the sports & entertainment industry? If so, please tell us about the events you have coordinated.
On a scale from 1-5, rate your proficiency using Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
Are you willing to travel to NHL tentpole events (within the US and Internationally) as well as work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary?
Are you able to work starting in September 2026?
