Based in the greater Chicago area, Operation Gaming is a world-wide leader in the gaming services industry. A fast-paced, challenging and rewarding work environment, our corporate culture embodies a “work hard, play hard” mentality. Striving for balance in corporate affairs, we pledge a steadfast commitment to the needs of the individual.

Operation Gaming: Your Job Begins Here.

We are always searching for qualified individuals in the following fields:

Administration
• Executive Administration
• Human Resources
• Public Relations
• Regional Management
• Division Management
• Legal Counsel
• Accounting and Payroll
• Customer Support

Information Technology
• Server Administration
• Website Development
• Application Programming
• Hardware Engineering
• Network Engineering

Marketing
• Marketing Coordination
• Sales
• Video Production
• Creative Design

Current Openings

LAN Manager

Overview
Operation Gaming is seeking event managers for regional LAN venues. Qualified candidates must display exceptional communication skills, self-motivation and a willingness to perform as team player. LAN managers are the crucial “boots-on-the-ground” intelligence gatherers and event organizers. This role represents the top-level administrator at any given event. It demands considerable personal responsibility, however, it is also an immensely rewarding role within a growing company.

Duties
• Scout, visit and analyze potential locations for LAN venues
• Secure infrastructure intel, such as: Transportation to and from the event, hotel accommodations, sightseeing, etc.
• Compile, organize and submit written and/or oral reports based upon the findings of a scouting excursion
• Provide bold and frank analysis as to the suitability of a particular venue
• Follow guidelines from an event template handbook to plan event attractions
• Promote and hype pre-event coverage and marketing
• Approach potential sponsors from the local market and forward them to an Operation Gaming sales agent
• Find and recruit volunteers to handle event attractions and participant assistance
• Plot out event agenda and timeline
• Maintain on-site management, conflict resolution, and staff guidance throughout the event gameday(s)
• Oversee post-event clean up and closure
• Document post-event successes and areas in need of improvement
• Submit written and/or oral post-event reports
• Develop original concepts and ideas for future events, in addition to improving existing strategies

Requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confidence in communicating ideas to staff and 3rd parties
• Willingness to spend long hours on the phone managing logistics and contacts
• The ability to author strong, concise writing for correspondence and reports
• A flexible schedule to accommodate irregular working hours leading up to an event
• A valid driver’s license, current insurance and vehicle

Process for Applying

1. Email full résumé, cover letter and character references. Résumés and cover letters must be sent as attachments in either Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. No other file formats will be accepted.
2. Operation Gaming will respond to all applications, acknowledging receipt of their delivery. An initial response does not guarantee an interview, rather, it is merely confirmation of the applicant’s submission.
3. If selected for an interview, the applicant will be notified via email. An appropriate date and time will be scheduled for such an exchange.
4. In the absence of any openings, applicants are still encouraged to submit résumés via the email below.

Email résumé, cover letter and job inquires to: jobs [ a t ] operationgaming [ d o t ] com

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. All applications are kept on file for the period of one year. Operation Gaming reserves the right to perform background checks and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Information submitted will be kept for internal review only and will not be passed on to 3rd parties unless compelled by law. Operation Gaming is an equal opportunity employer.