Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Vice President, Events
Las Vegas, NV

Reports to Chief Operating Officer

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Background: 

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is the official destination marketing organization for Southern Nevada, charged with promoting Las Vegas as the world’s premier sporting, tourism, conventions, meetings, and special events destination.

Through strategic partnerships, marketing efforts, and investments in infrastructure, the LVCVA actively attracts and supports major events, including Formula 1, the NFL Draft, Super Bowl LVIII, and the NCAA Men’s Final Four, WrestleMania. By collaborating with event organizers, teams, and leagues, the LVCVA helps ensure seamless execution and high visibility for each event, reinforcing Las Vegas’s reputation as a global sports and entertainment capital. Their efforts not only enhance the city’s brand but also generate significant economic impact by driving tourism, media coverage, and fan engagement.

In addition to its role in sports and events the LVCVA owns and operates the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), one of the largest and most modern convention centers in the world, and works collaboratively with hospitality partners, government entities, and global travel trade organizations to drive visitation and economic impact. Well known for its versatility with approximately 2.9 million square feet of exhibit space, 225 meeting rooms (more than 390,000 square feet) and seating capacities ranging from 20 to 2,500. Two grand lobby and registration areas, one located in the West Hall, and the other in Central Hall (more than 260,000 square feet) efficiently link existing exhibit halls with new exhibit and meeting rooms, and allow simultaneous set-up, break-down and exhibiting of multiple events.

Tourism is the essence of Southern Nevada’s economy, and the LVCVA plays a vital role in supporting more than 230,000 jobs and generating billions in annual economic activity. With a mission to attract visitors through innovative marketing, advertising, and convention sales efforts, the LVCVA ensures Las Vegas remains a top global destination for both leisure travelers and business professionals.

As an employer of choice for Southern Nevada, they’re proud to be part of an organization as dynamic, innovative and diverse as Las Vegas itself. If you share a passion for Las Vegas, they’d love for you to consider joining the Team.

 

Any interested candidates should contact ZRG directly. 

Contacting Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will only delay consideration of your qualifications. 

 

Position Summary: 

The Vice President of Events will lead event strategy, development, and execution of sports and special events. Through strategic leadership and deep industry expertise, the Vice President of Events plays a key role in fulfilling Las Vegas’ mission to make Las Vegas the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel by producing exceptional events that elevate the Las Vegas brand.  This position demands strategic insight, executive-level decision-making, and subject matter authority. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Lead Event Strategy & Development

• Design and implement an annual and multi-year event operations strategy in alignment with LVCVA’s goals and in collaboration with the sports and special events departmental plan.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and post-event evaluation of all LVCVA-hosted or -supported sports and special events.
• Develop scalable frameworks and protocols to ensure excellence across event types—from marquee global championships to youth and amateur tournaments.

Lead Operations & Logistics

• Lead all operational aspects of event execution, including permitting, venue coordination, vendor management, production schedules, and public safety planning.
• Manage internal and external event production teams, consultants, contractors, and third-party event operators.
• Serve as the primary liaison to government agencies, public entities, and resort partners for all event-related coordination.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally & Engage Stakeholders

• Work closely with the Sports Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Communications teams to ensure alignment and integration across functions.
• Represent LVCVA in meetings with rights holders, promoters, sports venues, hotel and resort partners, and public officials to drive collaboration and support.

Manage Budgets & Performance

• Oversee multimillion-dollar event budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility, accuracy, transparency, and compliance in coordination with legal and finance teams.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure event performance, economic impact, ROI, attendee experience, and brand amplification.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Chief Sports Officer and executive leadership.

Develop an Extraordinary Team:

• Recruit, direct, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous growth, aligning with LVCVA values.
• Set clear performance expectations and measurable goals for direct reports to drive organizational excellence.
• Manage departmental budgets, procurement processes, and compliance in coordination with legal and finance teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in planning and executing large-scale sporting events.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of inspiring, motivating, and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and managing performance metrics to drive results.
• Strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
• Well-developed skills in critical thinking, analysis, risk assessment, and proactive problem-solving.
• Demonstrates:
  • High integrity and ethical conduct
  • Professional credibility and personal accountability
  • Sharp business acumen
  • A commitment to being an inclusive leader
• Ability to travel when necessary
• A current U.S. Passport for international travel is required and must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the LVCVA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to apply because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleconnect@lvcva.com.

ZRG’S Commitment:

At ZRG, we do not just accept differences—we celebrate and support it. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ZRG is an equal opportunity employer and workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds & communities to apply.