US Open Temporary Structure Manager (Seasonal)

Queens, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Who We Are

It takes the most talented people to put on the worlds greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships is one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. Each year for three weeks in the late summer the US Open is the focus of the sports & entertainment universe. Passionate fans from around the world come to NYC to be a part of the event that has redefined spectacular and has become a worldwide pop-culture destination. With more than 1 Million on-site visitors 224 million television viewers worldwide close to 40 million online visits and more than 3 billion social media engagements in 2025 why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team

The Role

The National Tennis Center is seeking a seasonal Event Manager who will play a critical role in all facets of temporary structure implementation for the 2026 US Open. The individual will support the Manager Event Operations and Director Event Services on other critical operational tasks as instructed.

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

Structure Tasks

Act as a main point-of-contact for all structure and equipment vendors including:

- Modular structures
- Tenting
- Portable Restrooms
- Temporary Fencing
- Storage and office units
- Entrance trusses and decorative wall installations
- Equipment Rentals (Golf Carts Generators Light Towers etc.)
- Fueling vendor
Facilitate the overall schedule of delivery installation and removal of all structures
Assist in executing service agreements for related vendors
Participate in site visits and align and on all logistics related to installation and removal
Establish regular communication with vendors and internal business groups to ensure seamless installation/removal of all ancillary structures and equipment
Develop relationships with service technicians and respond to maintenance issues timely
Manage light tower operation including turning on and off all towers each night
Act as a main point of contact for fueling vendor

Supporting Tasks

Provide support for beverage team related to loading/unloading product throughout US Open
Oversee temporary barricade installations including entrance queues and rideshare lanes
Responsible for operating equipment on a daily basis including forklift power jacks and ladders
Assist Events Loading Dock Beverage and Graphics team during critical times as directed

Who You Are

Forklift certification is REQUIRED
Ability to lift 50 lbs. routinely
Comfortable using ladders pallet jacks electric jacks and other warehouse equipment
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with vendors
Available to work the full duration of the US Open (mid-July through mid-September)
Willing to work long hours in various weather conditions (heat rain etc.)
Previous experience in a fast-paced event environment preferred
A self-starter who is solutions oriented
Ability to work cross-functionally with different business groups (Events Facilities Broadcast Tournament Operations etc.)
Strong proficiency in multitasking successfully balancing multiple projects simultaneously

Reports to: Director Event Services & Manager Event Operations

Compensation:

$27/hour pre & post event (June- August 22 September 14-October 2)
$400/day during event (August 23-September 13)

Required Experience:

Manager

In order to be considered for this role after clicking Apply Now above and being redirected you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.Who We AreIt takes the most talented people to put on the worlds greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships is one of the h...