Youth Soccer Marketing Associate - Seasonal

Sporting Kansas City • Kansas City, MO

21d

About The Position

The Youth Soccer Marketing Associate gains hands-on experience in a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes professional sports environment and helps create a positive impact on youth soccer in Kansas City. A key focus is capturing and creating engaging photo and video content featuring Sporting Kansas City’s youth programs, players, coaches, events, and experiences for digital and social platforms. The role also supports social media and digital efforts for Sporting City, a competitive club.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passion for soccer and youth sports development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reliable transportation.
• Fluent in spoken and written English to engage with fans, guests, partners, and Sporting Kansas City associates.
• Availability year-round.
• Availability for home matches, selected events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.
• Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Experience creating social media graphics using graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Slate.
• Experience with photography, videography, and photo/video editing.
• Experience shooting with DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
• Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar photo/video editing software.
• Experience with the youth sports landscape.
• Experience with a sports team or in youth sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Youth Sports Marketing Manager in developing and executing marketing campaigns for youth programs, including camps, clinics, seasonal tournaments, leagues, and Sporting City.
• Capture photo and video content at youth soccer camps, leagues, tournaments, events, and other activities for use across social media, email, websites, and other marketing channels.
• Help create marketing materials, including flyers, social media graphics, and email newsletters.
• Manage social media content related to youth programs, including scheduling posts and interacting with the community.
• Support promotional events and outreach activities to increase participation in youth programs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to analyze campaign performance metrics and provide insights for improvement.
• Assist with maintaining youth soccer websites and keeping their information up to date and engaging.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed