Coordinator, Host City, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Dallas, TX

Responsibilities

• Work closely with on-the-ground team to guide new hires through processes and priorities.
• Aid in the preparation of briefings, meeting notes, and presentations.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure smooth office operations and a well-functioning workspace environment.
• Help facilitate staff communications related to office use, policies, and workspace updates.
• Track and maintain records related to workforce movements, access credentials, and space utilization.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination with local FWC26 team members within the Host City, Host City Committee, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in advanced planning and take a big picture perspective to spot and escalate issues early, supporting timely solutions.
• Work with the central Host City Management Team to ensure that the status of Host City deliverables is up to date.
• Capture and inform the Host City Director and central Host City Management Team of any upcoming events and/or meetings taking place within the Host City.
• Compile, update, and distribute regular reports on Host City progress to FIFA and local organizing teams as needed.
• Develop Monday.com dashboards, timelines, and status updates to provide visibility across FWC26 team members and projects.
• Support creation of executive-level updates for local host city meetings/workshops, and Host Committee sessions.
• Assist FWC26 Functional Areas with local site visit planning, logistics coordination, and stakeholder scheduling.
• Contribute to operational readiness exercises, simulations, and pre-tournament exercises.
• Serve as on-site support for the Host City Director across multiple venues, moving quickly between sites as operational needs arise.
• Provide coverage, administrative and logistical support across integrated command center structure as needed and/or instructed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Strong collaborator who thrives in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Driven by teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Passion for football/sport and enthusiasm for contributing to the success of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus.