Venue Operations Lead

Venue Operations Lead

Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is charged with managing the end-to-end planning, production, in person experiences and all the unique details that make these events special. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We're looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative fields. If that's you, then your next home may be here!

As part of the Worldwide Events team's Production Services group, the Venue Operations Lead will play a pivotal role in operating a core production venue in New York. This world class venue supports live event experiences within a bespoke environment. It's a particularly exciting time to join our team as we continue to create flawless content and brand experiences in state-of-the-art facilities throughout the Apple ecosystem! This is an opportunity to join an exceptionally hardworking team dedicated to creating, executing, and innovating shared event and filmed experiences. As a critical member of the Production Services team within Worldwide Events, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing best practices and operational excellence for our New York venue location.

If you have experience in venue or studio management, particularly in spaces that produce live events or filmed content (such as theatrical, entertainment, or tech-based venues), we'd love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in venue management / venue operations.
• Organizational expertise in creating and carrying out high-level operational plans for production facilities/event venues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Positive relationships with production vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Experience leading live events and/or film/theatrical productions.
• Experience supporting short or long-term venue construction projects.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization.
• Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient with the ability to influence others.
• Degree in related field of study or equivalent experience preferred.
• Competency of AutoCAD a plus.
• Works well within a team and understands team dynamics.
• Flexibility to work as required to fulfill business needs.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience or basic knowledge of NYC Event permitting guidelines.
• Current fire guard license or ability to obtain.
• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.