Events Associate – Operations & Live Event Support (TCG)

Position: Events Associate – Operations & Live Event Support (TCG)

Location: In-office + event sites as needed

Industry: Live Events / Trading Card Game Events

Employment Type: Full-time (Non-exempt / Hourly)

Travel: Domestic up to ~20%, International up to ~5% (not guaranteed)

Pay: $19.50–$22.00/hour + semi-annual performance bonus

Our client, a Japanese company is looking for an Events Associate!

If you’re into trading card games and want a role where you can be part of live tournaments behind the scenes and on-site, this is it. You’ll support event operations end-to-end: coordinating venues and schedules in the office, and helping run smooth event days with the team.

What You’ll Do

• Help run live TCG tournaments (registration, setup, materials, on-site coordination)
• Coordinate schedules and logistics with venues and partners
• Support staffing schedules (judges/staff)
• Track event costs, invoices, and payments (basic budget support)
• Prep and manage event documents + help with packing/shipping materials
• Provide friendly, professional customer service during busy events

What We’re Looking For

• TCG experience required (playing, judging, organizing, collecting, or active community involvement—any title OK)
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable in fast-paced event environments and team-based work
• Basic comfort with spreadsheets/docs and admin tasks

Nice to Have

• Live event/tournament operations experience (judge/organizer is a plus)
• Customer service or leadership experience
• Japanese and/or Spanish

Requirements

• Driver’s license + access to a vehicle preferred
• Ability to lift/carry event materials when needed
• International travel may require a valid U.S. passport