Senior Coordinator, Nike Partnership

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The U.S. Soccer Federation aims to ignite a national passion for the game, believing that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. They work closely with partners and members to inspire, support, and guide the game at every level, from grassroots to National Teams, with the goal of bringing soccer into every home and community across America. U.S. Soccer is experiencing significant growth and is seeking dynamic servant leaders who demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style to build bold teams and deliver globally significant results. The Senior Coordinator will be a primary collaborator within the Consumer Products department, focusing on the day-to-day relationship with Nike. This role is crucial for disseminating and aligning plans and executions developed with Nike, and providing cross-functional support on Nike-related projects. The position will connect Consumer Products and Nike initiatives with other departments, including Sporting, MarComms, Partnership Marketing, Media, and Soccer Forward, to ensure seamless integration. The role requires high-level organizational skills, the ability to draft effective meeting recaps, and discipline in managing follow-ups and action items. The Senior Coordinator will manage cross-functional workflows, track deliverables, and ensure alignment among internal stakeholders and Nike partners.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Sports Marketing, project coordination, or executive administration.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and welcoming demeanor.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining composure and accuracy.
General knowledge of the soccer landscape across all levels (youth, professional, recreational, and community).
Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to connect "micro" details to the "macro" vision and strategic mission.
Unwavering reliability, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of Nike partnership initiatives, including proactive meeting coordination, creation of effective recaps, and diligent action-item tracking to ensure progress.
Serve as a bridge between Consumer Products, Nike, and internal departments—such as Sporting, MarComms, PM, Media and Soccer Forward—to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on shared goals and project timelines.
Contribute to Nike-related projects by connecting efforts across Sporting and High-Performance teams, ensuring that partnership initiatives translate effectively into operational success.
Develop and maintain a centralized tracker for all partnership initiatives, ensuring full visibility into timelines, deliverables, and ownership status.
Work in close alignment with the Senior Director to build and maintain a clear, comprehensive roadmap of all existing and upcoming actions related to the Nike partnership.
Handle sensitive partnership information and strategic discussions with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
Provide specialized support to the Nike Partnership unit, including managing communications, document preparation, meeting and travel schedules and assisting with the organization of partnership-related events or presentations.