Manager, Staff Accommodations - FIFA World Cup 26™

Who We Are:

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

Role Overview 

The Workforce Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring the successful planning and delivery of large-scale international events. In this role, the individual will focus on staff accommodations and executive planning for the FIFA project, supporting seamless logistics for both traveling staff and senior stakeholders. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead planning and execution of staff accommodations, including hotel selection, rooming lists, check-in/out coordination, and issue resolution onsite. 

• Partner with HR, Recruiting, and Travel teams to ensure staff housing needs align with event staffing plans and workforce data. 

• Manage executive accommodations and planning, providing high-level logistical support for VIPs, senior leaders, and client executives. 

• Track, update, and maintain accommodation databases, rosters, and Smartsheet/Excel trackers. 

• Collaborate with vendors, hotels, and local partners to secure contracts, manage allocations, and oversee budget compliance. 

• Serve as the primary liaison for accommodation-related inquiries across internal teams and external vendors. 

• Support onsite delivery during event time, ensuring smooth execution of all staff and executive housing logistics. 

• Provide regular updates and reporting to Workforce Operations leadership. 

 

Qualifications 

• 3–5 years of experience in event operations, workforce logistics, hospitality, or a related field. 

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage complex rosters and logistics under tight timelines. 

• Excellent communication and vendor management abilities. 

• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel, or other workforce/data management tools. 

• Flexibility to work extended hours and travel as required during event periods. 

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$71,250 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$95,000 annually