Deputy Venue Logistics Manager

Take the chance to work for the Organization in charge of **delivering one of the biggest and most prestigious events in sport field** Feel the Olympic and Paralympic energy joining us at Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, leaving a mark in the sport history

**BREAK THE ICE**

**Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026** is the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2026, carrying on the organization, promotion and communication of the sporting and cultural events related to the next Winter Games.

We are driven by the following values**: respect, determination, legacy, engagement and sustainability.**

Milano Cortina 2026 will be the first large-scale Olympics in history: 13 Olympic venues, 21 provincial capitals, 2,300 municipalities directly involved, over an area of 22,000 square km.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee has been established in 2019 with the purpose of organizing Olympic and Paralympic Games in compliance with the Host City Contract signed jointly by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the two cities of Milano and Cortina and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).

Furthermore, the Italian Paralympic Committee, the Regions of Lombardy and Veneto, as well as the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano/Bozen are all partners in this major national-level project, with the support of the Italian Government.

**Position**:
The Deputy Venue Logistics Manager supports the Venue Logistics Manager in managing and coordinating logístical activities at a competition venue within the Cortina cluster. They actively collaborate throughout all event phases - setup, operations, and dismantling - ensuring deadlines are met, operational efficiency is maintained, and on-site logistics run safely.

General Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Venue Logistics Manager in developing and implementing the logistics plans for the assigned venue.
- Support the management of the logistics compound, equipment, and assigned resources.
- Facilitate daily coordination with functional areas (e.g., Sport, Security, Technology) and logistics providers.
- Contribute to monitoring compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and labor laws.

Specific Responsibilities of the Deputy Venue Logistics Manager
- Assist in supervising the venue logistics team, taking part in the allocation of operational resources and daily briefings.
- Collaborate in managing the flow of incoming and outgoing materials, supporting adherence to the Master Delivery Schedule (MDS).
- Monitor and report any operational issues, proposing timely solutions to the Venue Logistics Manager.
- Support setup and dismantling activities, ensuring operations are carried out in an orderly and efficient manner.
- Serve as an operational point of contact for the venue’s logístical requests during the event period.
- Contribute to on-the-job training and mentoring of temporary or volunteer logistics staff.

**Requirements**:
Qualifications and Requirements
- Previous experience in operational or managerial roles within logistics, preferably in event settings or complex venues.
- Knowledge of material receiving, storage, distribution, and vehicle movement activities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, with strong interpersonal and operational skills.
- Proactive and problem-solving attitude in dynamic situations.
- Good knowledge of IT tools (MS Office; knowledge of logistics software is a plus).
- Excellent command of Italian and good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
- Availability to work in shifts, including weekends and extended hours during key operational phases.
- Experience in complex urban and logistics contexts.
- Familiarity with indoor or multi-venue sporting events.

**Preferred Criteria**
- Experience or residence in mountain or high-tourism areas.
- Knowledge of winter logístical challenges and harsh weather conditions.
- Previous experience at Cortina 2021 or other FIS events is an asset.

**Other information**:
Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 is committed in building an inclusive and diversified working environment, striving to guarantee equal opportunities for all workers (L.903/77) and promote the integration into its workforce of persons with disabilities (L.68/99).