Position: Tournament Travel & Logistics Associate

Reports to: VP, Operations & Events

Location: MLC Headquarters – Grand Prairie, Texas

Type: Full-Time (Contract)

About Major League Cricket

Major League Cricket (MLC) is the premier professional T20 cricket league in the United States, bringing the world’s most exciting and dynamic sport to America. Established to elevate cricket's presence in the U.S., MLC showcases top-tier competition featuring international stars, emerging domestic talent, and franchise teams representing iconic cities across the nation.

Through its interconnected commercial rights and responsibilities including Minor League Cricket, as well as the USA men’s and women’s national teams, MLC is not just a league; it’s a movement to bring one of the world’s most popular sports to a new frontier. With global partnerships, investments from leading cricket organizations, and a commitment to excellence, we are redefining the future of cricket in America.

The Opportunity

Major League Cricket is seeking a Tournament Travel & Logistics Associate to play a critical role in the delivery of a world-class tournament experience during the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket season.

This role is essential to ensuring seamless travel, accommodation, and transportation logistics for MLC teams, match officials, MLC staff, broadcast production crews, and key stakeholders across multiple venues. Working closely with internal departments, MLC team management, and external vendors, this role will help execute complex, time-sensitive logistics in a fast-paced live sports environment.

This is a hands-on operational role suited to a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences.

Why Join MLC?

We are at a defining moment for cricket in the United States. Season 3 of Major League Cricket expanded across the country, including staging matches at the iconic Oakland Coliseum for the first time.

The U.S. Men’s National Team is preparing to compete in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged in India, and most significantly, cricket will return to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, catapulting the sport into a new era of global visibility and commercial opportunity.

This role sits at the heart of tournament operations and is a critical contributor to how Major League Cricket is experienced by teams, officials, partners, and key stakeholders. The effectiveness, precision, and judgment exercised in this position directly influence the professionalism, efficiency, and overall delivery of MLC tournaments, reinforcing the league’s reputation on the global stage.

Key Responsibilities

Travel & Accommodation Coordination

Lead the coordination of travel, accommodation, and ground transportation for match officials, broadcast production crews, and MLC tournament staff across all tournament venues.
Assist in securing and managing relationships with airlines, hotels, and ground transportation providers to support tournament delivery.
Manage flight bookings and travel arrangements to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective movement of assigned stakeholder groups.
Oversee hotel reservations, rooming lists, and special requirements for match officials, broadcast personnel, and tournament staff.
Manage all ground transportation logistics, including airport transfers, shuttles, and match-day movements.
Provide support to MLC teams as required, assisting with travel or accommodation matters to ensure a smooth and consistent tournament experience.
Proactively identify and resolve travel-related issues before and during tournament operations, escalating where necessary.
Ensure all itineraries and travel plans are clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Tournament Logistics & Operations

Support the execution of tournament logistics, including venue setup, scheduling coordination, and the movement of personnel and equipment.
Work closely with broadcast, operations, and team management to accommodate last-minute changes to travel or accommodation plans.
Coordinate daily transport schedules to ensure reliable, on-time movement between airports, hotels, training venues, and match venues.
Track and monitor logistics-related expenses to support budget discipline and reporting.

Stakeholder Coordination

Act as a primary point of contact for travel and accommodation matters for match officials, broadcast production crews, and MLC tournament staff.
Liaise with hotels, airlines, transportation providers, teams, and internal departments to ensure seamless coordination and clear communication.
Provide timely, professional responses to stakeholder inquiries and operational issues.

Post-Tournament Review & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of travel, accommodation, and transportation arrangements for assigned stakeholder groups.
Contribute to post-tournament reviews by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, cost management, and stakeholder experience.
Support the development of best practices and documentation to strengthen future tournament delivery.

Experience

Ideal Candidate:

1–3 years of experience in sports travel coordination, event logistics, tournament operations, or a related field.
Experience working in live sports events or large-scale event operations preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

Skills & Attributes

Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confident working with vendors, teams, officials, and internal stakeholders.
Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Willingness to travel as required during tournament delivery.
Calm, solutions-oriented mindset in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

What Success Looks Like

Seamless travel and accommodation experiences for match officials, broadcast production crews, and tournament staff.
Timely resolution of travel-related issues with minimal disruption to tournament operations.
Strong coordination across internal teams and external vendors.
Accurate cost tracking and documentation to support continuous improvement and future planning.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Your letter should highlight the qualifications, skills, and experience that best align with the key requirements of this position. Applications should be submitted via Teamwork Online or via jobs@majorleaguecricket.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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