Director, Event Operations · Homestead-Miami Speedway

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:06:29 GMT
Operations

Homestead-Miami Speedway · Homestead · onsite

Homestead-Miami Speedway is seeking an experienced Director, Event Operations to drive facility utilization and deliver operational excellence across NASCAR weekends, third-party events, and year-round activities.

This role provides senior leadership over event operations and guest experience, with a focus on driving revenue growth and enhancing the fan and stakeholder experience.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing planning and execution of NASCAR weekends and major events

Serving as primary liaison with sanctioning bodies on scheduling, operational readiness, and facility requirements

Leading execution of event infrastructure, including hospitality, Midway, partner activations, signage, and Victory Lane

Managing labor planning, vendor relationships, and cost controls

Additionally, the Director, Event Operations will be responsible for financial and operational discipline, including owning revenue and expense budgets for major events and track rentals, monitoring labor hours and vendor expenditures to protect margins, and implementing improved forecasting, accrual tracking, and operational planning processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Business preferred) or equivalent experience, 5+ years of experience in event operations, venue management, or related field, proven success in revenue generation and contract negotiation, experience managing large, seasonal workforces, strong financial acumen and operational planning skills, and experience in a major sports or entertainment venue.