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U.S. Soccer Overview
We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.
U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.
The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.
The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.
Primary Responsibilities
- Strategize and implement over 20 internal and external U.S. Soccer special events including Annual General Meeting, SheBelieves Summit, Commercial Summit and National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Continually scout, survey and source new event venues and vendors
- Manage RFP process, negotiation, contracting, relationships and execution of select special events with facilities and vendors
- Prepare and maintain budgets and timelines for each project
- Collaborate occasionally with agencies and/or independent contractors in the planning and execution of select projects
- Coordinate internal and external staff to support event management and execution
- Foster relationships and collaborate with internal departments such as partnerships, development, marketing and fan experience to deliver on stakeholder expectations and needs through successful event execution
- Manage and oversee events on the day of including problem-solving, directing event set-up/tear-down, communicating with staff and organizing partners
- Manage FanHQ at the stadium and Block Parties from the ideation and planning to execution including overseeing partner activations, organizing site visits, reviewing partner set-up requests, developing layouts and overseeing the events
- Support the organization of hospitality events and programs around key matches including securing location and vendor, managing invitations, décor and etc.
- Conceptualize and manage the development of non-stadium events such as viewing parties, community engagements, city takeover activations and fan travel packages
- Conceptualize new event experiences that prove impactful for fans, partners and key stakeholders and that align with U.S. Soccer’s mission and objectives
- Support in building out the department and manage the day-to-day responsibilities of a direct report in the future
- Support philanthropic campaigns to help bring awareness and or raise funds for different initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of experience working in project management or event management
- Excellent organizational, planning and project management skill
- Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with management, staff, contractors, partners and the public
- Proven negotiating skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to develop professional relationships that result in consistent, reliable and courteous communication with stakeholders and vendors
- Operates efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to think critically and problem solve
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize workflow while delivering high quality work
- Takes action and shows initiative; Displays a can-do attitude
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Able and willing to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the year
- Able and willing to travel and work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends & holidays as necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working and negotiating with creative agencies and different types of vendors
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Operates efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to innovate operations
U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
