JULY 2022 | ISSUE 17
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A specially curated resource for students and young professionals looking to expand their knowledge and network within the sports & entertainment industry. Maximizing today’s virtual learning environment, LaChica Lately is a premium digital platform for understanding best practices, knowing where to start, and establishing your community within the industry.

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TMS Global is recruiting for experienced, globally-minded staff to join our transport team for the FIFA World Cup 2022 taking place November 21 - December 18 in Qatar.
TMS Global is looking for all levels of management ranging from Coordinator to Manager for an in-country start date from September 1st and staying in Qatar for the duration of the event (a few days after the final match).
TMS Global offers a competitive salary in addition to covering accommodation, transport, costs &process for the relevant working visa and flights to & from Doha, Qatar for those who are successfully hired.  
If you are interested in joining the team from September, please submit your resume to the TMS website (please make sure the sport management program is listed on there) via one of the job postings HERE. If you apply for a role please forward the confirmation along with your resume to Aiyana Welsh (LT 23) at awelsh@tms.com.
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July 11, 2022 at 12:30pm PST/ 2:30pm CST / 3:30pm EST
Following the launch of the #IWG2022 core program, WISPA (IWG Secretariat) has opened registrations for the Inspire Showcase.
Register now and join the Global Community of Action for this free virtual event on 12 July 2022, 8:30 am – 09:45 am NZST.
Three 8-minute insights will be delivered by:
  • Dr Farah Palmer (Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto), one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most successful rugby players. Now an esteemed academic at Massey University, and Deputy Chair of New Zealand Rugby, Dr. Palmer will discuss the use of indigenous culture by sporting organizations.
  • Dr Diane Culver. An associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, Dr Culver is a renowned expert in social learning theory. She will discuss how social learning will aid personal and professional development during the IWG World Conference.
  • Robyn Cockburn. A consultant researcher, strategist, facilitator and educator with 25 years’ experience globally and in Aotearoa New Zealand, Ms Cockburn will give an overview of the IWG World Conference design principles and will explain what to expect, both in person and online.
The Inspire Showcase is a taste of what’s to come for the IWG World Conference.
  • Participate in the inspiring conversations and online networking rooms
  • Experience the online platform and test the interactive tools ahead of the 8th IWG World Conference in November.
We encourage anyone interested in or with an existing commitment to advancing gender equity and equality across the play, active recreation and sport sector to be there! Click HERE to learn more and register! 
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WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO CAREERS IN SPORTS AND LIVE EVENTS.
TeamWork Online focuses on recruiting. Twenty years ago Buffy Filippell, TeamWork’s Founder and the first retained executive search consultant to sports executive recruiting, figured out a way to uniquely configure digital tools that captured the best practices of successful executive recruiting for a lot less cost. TeamWork’s unique recruiting system, designed specifically around the needs of the sports and live events industry, attracts and updates a rich database of candidate profiles inside and outside the industry who are skilled for this industry. Over 100,000 people have been hired through TeamWork’s Recruiting System, and big brand name sports teams and leagues have been annual licensees of TeamWork Online’s Recruiting System for 20 years. Click HERE to visit the Jobs & Careers page. 
 
OPPORTUNITIES:
Organization: Los Angeles Lakers 
Job Title: Manager, IT Support
Position Summary: This position focuses on four main functions: (i) Manage the IT Support Desk personnel and ITSM System, (ii) Manage technology and IT Support personnel for events at UHTC and Crypto.com Arena, (iii) Manage Desktop and Server maintenance, and (iv) Create and maintain technical documentation. Click HERE to apply! 
 
Organization: PGA of America
Job Title: Competitions & Operations Coordinator, Amateur Championships
Position Summary: Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions.
The Competitions & Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing competitions and operational support for Amateur Championships and other PGA of America Championships as assigned.  Assist in the creation of competition documents, prepare the golf course for competition, coordinate championship logistics, and equipment management. Click HERE to apply! 
 
Organization: San Antonio Spurs 
Job Title: Manager Business Analytics
Position Summary: At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves, it’s so much more than the game or concert itself. It takes all members of our Spurs Family to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create memories that endure, memories that excite, and connections that strengthen our community. We are a values-based company committed to creating an innovative, fan-first culture where our employees thrive. By making every decision through the lens of our core values of Integrity, Success, and Caring, we have become the premier destination for dynamic entertainment in the South Texas region.
We are looking for a dynamic Manager of business analytics to join our team! In this role, you will work across departments to turn data into useful insights by maintaining the business operations data warehouse, and accompanying platforms such as the Customer Data Platform, as well as leading all aspects of deployment of statistical tools and data mining techniques to drive insights and data operations. A successful candidate will lead the development and maintenance of data flows, transformation of data into useful tables, oversight of business intelligence as well data science practices for business operations. Does this sound like a fit for you? If so, we want to hear from you! Click HERE to apply! 
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Application Deadline: July 15, 2022 
The WBG YPP is a two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. Young Professionals (YPs) start the program in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training—on-the-job and in the classroom—learning the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across institutions, and how to identify opportunities for joint impact.
KEY PROGRAM FEATURES:
  • Professional Experience
  • Leadership Development
  • Training on WBG Policies, Products & Operations
  • Global Rotations across WBG
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Networking Events
  • Management Supported Rotations & Job Placements
Click HERE to apply! 
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Welcome to Power Your Platform, the podcast for women who are building bold story brands! Each week, we’ll explore big ideas about story building and shine a spotlight on courageous women just like YOU who are making bold moves and changing the world.

Whether you’re a Story Starter, a Story Builder or a Story Pro, this podcast is for you.

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Because we all have a story to tell -- and it's time to share yours. So let's turn up the volume! Click HERE to tune in! 
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We know. There are a million job boards that you can access to apply for a job in sports. What makes MiS different? Here at MiS we work directly with the hiring managers and HR teams to ensure that your resume isn’t lost in a sea of applicants. At MiS we’re committed to ensuring a diverse and more equitable pipeline for some of your favorite sports spaces. Remember to mention MiS when you apply so the hiring managers know you found it through us! They might take an extra look at your resume - Click HERE to start your job search! 
 
Organization: Chicago Bears 
Job Title: Partnership Activation Assistant
Position Summary: The Chicago Bears are looking for a full-time Partnership Activation Assistant who will support the activation and fulfillment of Chicago Bears’ corporate partnerships. Main focuses will be project management support, account execution and service, and operation and execution of corporate events and promotions.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for client management, superior attention to detail, and a solution first attitude. This position will work mainly from our downtown Chicago office but will need reliable transportation to be able to travel to Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL and around Chicagoland for corporate partner meetings and events on a regular basis. This an hourly position. Click HERE to apply!
 
Organization: NASCAR
Title: Junior Data Visualization Developer
Position Summary: 
NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Junior Data Visualization Developer based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The Junior Data Visualization Developer is responsible for the expansion of rich interactive graphics, data visualizations and charting, designing, developing and supporting interactive data visualizations created from source data in the NASCAR Data Garage.
Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Create standard and custom visualizations that meet team parameters while ensuring data validity, statistical integrity, and maximized impact
  • Create and edit visual content including maps, charts, and graphs
  • Transform data sets, quantitative and qualitative analysis into compelling visuals; providing visual, technical and editorial guidance
  • Update, create, and support databases and reports with key metrics to guide strategic decisions
  • Identify and gather relevant and quality data sources to address problems and recommend strategy through testing or exploratory data analysis (EDA) Click HERE to apply!

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