Parking Coordinator - FIFA World Cup 26 | All Host Cities

Description At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. Department: Tournament Time Role | EG Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: All Locations FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances. INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts. INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control. INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas. LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision‑making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents. VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans. Main Activities and Responsibilities Reporting organizationally to the Venue Transport Parking and Permitting Manager, the Venue Transport Parking Sr. Coordinator will be a key member of the FIFA26 Event Transport team, collaborating closely with the Traffic Management and Venue Transport Teams. The Sr. Coordinator will support the implementation of parking and permitting strategies across all official competition sites, including stadiums. A core focus of this role will involve assisting with the implementation and lifecycle management of the Vehicle Access and Parking Permit Scheme (VAPPS), a centralized system designed to control access and parking. The main responsibilities and oversights of the Venue Transport Parking Sr. Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include: Assist the Parking and Permitting Manager ensuring that the tournament‑wide VAPP requirements (digital and printed) are implemented on the ground operationally. Assist in managing a robust VAPP database system to ensure accurate data capture and use throughout the lifecycle of FIFA26. Manage stadium parking numbers to align parking capacity with the correct number of VAPPs allocated and distributed to constituent groups. Manage Match Day operations and distribution of VAPP PDAs (scanners) ensuring they are collected and charged for the next match day. Manage on‑site VAPP PDA setup, configuration and troubleshooting. Manage VAPP boards related to car‑park operations. Ensure compliance with VAPP Policies and Procedures. Support the management of a centralized application and distribution process for Printed VAPPs. Help manage VAPP help desk to address staff and stakeholder queries and requests during the tournament. Implement an issue‑resolution process to address VAPP‑related challenges efficiently. Compile daily VAPP scanning reports. United States Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Dallas, TX Houston, TX Kansas City, MO Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL New York / New Jersey Philadelphia, PA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico City Monterrey, Nuevo León Your Profile Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Event Management, Major Sport Events or a combination of education and experience relating to position. Work Experience 1‑2 years’ work experience: ideally within the football, sport, or event industry. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients. Experience working in multi‑functional event organizations and in dynamic and fast‑paced environments. Must be motivated, capable of working independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Willingness to learn transit operations involved in moving Client Groups. Languages Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus. Technology Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools. Stadium technology parking schemes. Experience in data management systems (e.g. PARCS, Digital Parking Platforms or Parking Access Control Systems and Applications). Equal Opportunities FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About FWC2026 The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States