Director of Venue Operations Live Racing Leader
Churchill Downs
Louisville, KY · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
...Churchill Downs Racetrack is seeking a Director of Venue Operations to lead cross-functional race day operations and oversee the Facility Operations Center. You will coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure safety, hospitality, and service...