Would you like to lead one of Sweden's largest and most respected youth events? Every summer, Östersund is filled with thousands of players, coaches, and families from around the world. Now we are seeking an Operations Director who wants to develop Storsjöcupen and create unforgettable experiences for the next generation.
About the Position
As Operations Director, you have overall responsibility for Storsjöcupen from the initial planning stages to the final whistle. You lead the operations year-round and ensure that each cup is a well-organized, safe, and memorable experience for players, coaches, volunteers, and visitors. The role is both strategic and operational.
You lead a team of 18 people with various responsibility areas within Storsjöcupen, plus an office with one full-time employee. Additionally, you coordinate a large number of volunteers and staff before and during the cup. You report to the Chair and a Board composed of representatives from IFK Östersund, Ope IF, and Frösö IF.
One day you work on development, budgets, and partnerships; the next day you solve practical questions regarding accommodations, transportation, or events. You have many contact points and build long-term relationships with associations, municipalities, schools, partners, and businesses in both Sweden and Norway. The position is located in Östersund and is a full-time position (100%).
In this role, you are responsible for:
- Leading the planning, implementation, and development of Storsjöcupen.
- Coordinating employees, volunteers, and partners.
- Managing budgets, operations, and results.
- Developing the cup's supporting events and participant experience.
- Building long-term partnerships with associations, municipalities, and businesses.
- Developing the cup's revenue through partnerships, collaborations, and new business opportunities.
- Driving the cup's continued development and growth.
Requirements
Location: Östersund
Travel: May occur
Driver's License: Required
Start Date: By agreement
Who We Are Looking For
We seek someone with:
- Experience leading major events, projects, or organizations.
- Documented experience with budget and results responsibility.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and parties.
- Experience leading staff, volunteers, or nonprofit organizations.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in Swedish and English.
Merits:
- Experience with sports events or the tourism industry.
- Experience with destination development or brand building.
- Experience with sponsorship sales and partnerships.
- A network within sports, business, or public sector in Sweden and Norway.
- Experience in associations or youth and children's activities.
As a Person:
You are someone who builds trust and inspires people to contribute. Through clear and engaging leadership, you inspire others and get diverse people to work toward the same goal. You are organized and solution-oriented, thrive in an environment where the pace varies, and have the ability to think both long-term and make things happen here and now. You see opportunities, build relationships, and are driven to develop both operations and people. Above all, you share our ambition to create a safe, inclusive, and memorable experience for all children and youth participating in Storsjöcupen.
Does this sound like the right challenge for you? We look forward to receiving your application!
About Storsjöcupen
Since 1972, Storsjöcupen has brought children and youth from around the world together for a football celebration in Östersund. With over 500 teams in the main tournament and a growing Little Storsjöcupen, we are today one of Sweden's largest international youth tournaments. But Storsjöcupen is much more than a football tournament. Here, friendships across borders are created, memories for a lifetime are made, and a sense of community that extends far beyond the football field is built. It is this experience we want to continue developing. Together with associations, schools, municipalities, businesses, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, we create one of Jämtland's largest events each year.
Your Application
If you have questions about the position or wonder how the process will proceed, you are welcome to contact Elina Nyström at [email protected] or Christoffer Sjöstedt at [email protected]
In this process, we use continuous selection and placement, which means the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Once you have expressed interest in the position, we will match your application with the position and contact you via email or phone for feedback. If you are a candidate for the position, we will meet for an interview, and during the process, reference checks, work psychological tests, and background checks will also be conducted.
Applications are submitted through the job listing on OnePartnerGroup's website; we do not handle applications via email due to GDPR.
We look forward to receiving your application!Would you like to lead one of Sweden's largest and most respected youth events? Every summer, Östersund is filled with thousands of players, coaches, and families from around the world. Now we are seeking an Operations Director who wants to develop Storsjöcupen and create unforgettable experiences for the next generation.
About the Position
As Operations Director, you have overall responsibility for Storsjöcupen from the initial planning stages to the final whistle. You lead the operations year-round and ensure that each cup is a well-organized, safe, and memorable experience for players,…