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Jobs at MLS and SUM

Interested in working for Major League Soccer (MLS) or Soccer United Marketing (SUM)?

As the League for the New America, MLS strives to unite soccer's fans across the U.S., fueling their passion and providing aspiration - and inspiration - to a rapidly expanding soccer culture. SUM is the preeminent soccer marketing company in the United States.

Headquartered in New York City, MLS and SUM are committed to attracting and retaining the most talented people in the sports industry. Both organizations strive to foster an environment that allows all employees to thrive in their work efforts. MLS and SUM seek enthusiastic candidates who are passionate and dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Current open positions at MLS and SUM are listed below. If you don't find an opening that fits your career goals, you can check back at a later date as we frequently update listings, or you can send your resume and cover letter to be considered when an opportunity becomes available.

Qualified candidates who are interested in exploring job opportunities at MLS or SUM should send resumes with a cover letter to the following:

MLS/SUM Human Resources
420 5th Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Email: mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com
Fax: 212-450-1302

If you are interested in exploring job opportunities with the MLS Clubs, please apply online by visiting the MLS Clubs Job Board: http://mls.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/default.cfm

Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing are proud to be equal opportunity employers. It is each company's policy to welcome candidates without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. Thank you for your interest in joining the soccer community!

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Major League Soccer

Soccer United Marketing

Major League Soccer

Operations Manager

Department
Operations

Reporting Relationships
Director, Operations

Employees Managing Directly
Coordinator, Operations
Intern(s)

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing all aspects of game day operations League-wide (i.e. game operations, stadium operations, game production)
  • Execute event operations & game production of MLS Special Events (e.g. First-Kick, All-Star, MLS Cup)
  • Serve as the event/game operations lead at select Soccer United Marketing (SUM) events (e.g. Mexico National Team, World Football Challenge and various SUM properties)
  • Staff the MLS Match Day Central in New York City during the League Season to represent operations by overseeing MLS games working alongside other departments (e.g. Competition, Communication and Broadcasting).
  • Manage responsibilities and communication with Event Observers and Security Agents in the select MLS markets
  • Manage Operations Coordinator and Interns
  • Assist with administrative duties such as general correspondence, files and archive maintenance
  • Assist with various duties assigned from the Director as needed

Required Skills

  • 3-5 years of experience in event management, stadium operations and game production
  • Non-traditional work schedule with the ability to work weekends and evenings
  • Travel required
  • Ability and experience in leading, managing and motivating staff and volunteers
  • Ability to work independently, remotely and efficiently
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Effective oral communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Spanish language skills strongly recommended (but not required)
  • Previous soccer experience and soccer knowledge strongly recommended (but not required)

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Coordinator, Competition

Department
Competition

Reports To
Technical Director, Competition (primary)
Technical Director, Youth Development and Scouting (secondary)

Employees Managing Directly
N/A

Additional Employees in Department(s)
Executive Vice President, Competition
Senior Director, Competition

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist in the statistical analysis of MLS; help produce regular reports on same
  • Collaborate with Opta staff in developing models to evaluate the level of play in MLS
  • Assist in the production of the annual MLS Technical Report
  • Extend and enhance existing scouting metrics and data collection processes
  • Produce reports on officiating quality and trends
  • Assist with any research undertaken by the Competition Department
  • Prepare weekly MLS Game Notices
  • Process all necessary check requests and/or invoices as required

Other Roles and Functions

  • Act as Disciplinary Committee's record keeper
  • Act as Administrator for MLS Reserve League tracking information, preparing game notices and processing referee assignments and fees
  • Provide supportive material to the Competition Department when required
  • Other, as deemed necessary

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of the technical aspects of soccer
  • Strong computer skills; particularly in Microsoft Excel and the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong self-management skills

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of MLS.

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Manager, Community Relations

Department
Community Relations

Reports To
EVP, Major League Soccer
Senior Director, Community Relations

Employees Managing Directly
Community Relations Intern

Position Summary

Manage the daily execution of programs and initiatives for MLS W.O.R.K.S., Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative, on the national and local levels. Ensure all programs accurately represent the League, our clubs, players and philanthropic partners.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage day to day responsibilities for MLS W.O.R.K.S. initiatives
  • Oversee marketing and promotional elements for all programs and initiatives (print, broadcast, in-stadium and electronic communication)
  • Establish strong relationships with club community relations staff, communicating individually on a regular basis and as a group to share best practices
  • Work closely with Sr. Director to schedule events, campaigns and outreach efforts at MLS special events and for charitable partners
  • Work with EVP and Sr. Director to develop strategic plans that will enhance the MLS W.O.R.K.S. brand, visibility for our players and clubs and raise awareness and/or funds for our charitable partners
  • Support other MLS W.O.R.K.S. projects as requested

Skills

  • 2-4 years of community relations experience a must
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Understanding of brand awareness
  • Knowledge of social media and basic website function/navigation
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Basic knowledge of soccer governing bodies- US Soccer, FIFA, Concacaf, MLS—a plus
  • Spanish/French language skills - preferred but not required
  • Some travel required
  • 4 year college degree

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Sales Trainee (National Sports Center)

Department
Club Services

Job Title
Sales Trainee (National Sports Center)

Report To
Director of National Sales Center

Position Purpose
The National Sales Center is seeking positive and passionate individuals that are committed to becoming industry sales leaders in Major League Soccer. These individual will go through an intensive 45 day sales training, career growth oriented, professional soccer sales focused development program. In depth training will focus on growing one’s professional skill sets as a full menu ticket sales consultant. All Sales Trainees will be responsible for selling premium inventory, season tickets, mini plans and group tickets for participating MLS clubs and partners. Revenue will be generated primarily via phone and email marketing. Day to day leadership and mentoring will be provided by the Director of Sales for the National Sales Center.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for the sale of new full season tickets and partial season ticket plans for various MLS clubs and participating partners.
  • Expected to prospect and qualify all potential sales opportunities
  • Maintain computerized records of all season ticket customers and prospects with our CRM system
  • Reach call quotas established by Director of Sales
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Meet or exceed project by project sales goals
  • Game night duties as assigned (visit clients, works sales table, etc…) through partnership with the NSC Minnesota Stars
  • Attend weekly meetings and role-play sessions conducted by Director of Sales
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Sales.

Specific Job Knowledge Skill and Ability
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably Business, Sports Management, Marketing or related field
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Proficient in basic computer software programs
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to participate in entire 45 day curriculum (evenings and weekend hours and possibly holidays)
  • Open to learning
  • Desire to be a soccer sales industry leader

About the National Sales Center
The National Sales Center, located in Blaine, MN on the campus of the National Sports Center is a year round development program committed to attracting individuals who are passionate about the game of soccer and are interested in becoming a soccer sales industry leader. The best candidates from across the country will be accepted into available sessions throughout the year and will undergo a fast paced 45 day training curriculum that will prepare them for full time placement and accelerated growth opportunity at a MLS team. For more information, please email Bryant.pfeiffer@mlssoccer.com.

About the National Sports Center
The National Sports Center (NSC) is a 600-acre multi-sport facility located in Blaine, Minnesota. The campus includes the Schwan Super Rink, an eight-sheet ice arena that is the world’s largest ice facility; a 8,500-seat soccer stadium; the Schwan Center meeting and convention building; a multi-faceted family golf center; the National Youth Golf Center, which features the 18-hole Victory Links course; an indoor Sports Hall with a FieldTurf field; 150-bed residence hall and 52 soccer fields. The facility hosts nearly 300 events and nearly four million visitors annually, and has welcomed over 32 million visitors since its opening in 1990. The NSC generates over $37 million in annual out-of-state economic impact.

The NSC is home to Minnesota's new professional soccer team, the NSC Minnesota Stars, and was also the home training base for the 2010 U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey Team in its lead-up to the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. http://www.nscsports.org/

To Apply
Please visit www.mlsnationalsalescenter.com.

Read more about the MLS National Sales Center

PT Major League Soccer Analyst

Department:
OPTA/PTMLS

Location:
New York

Description:
Opta are looking to expand their existing team of part-time soccer analysts to perform the live player performance analysis of Major League Soccer and other associated soccer competitions.

Please note that this is a part time role and will be based in our New York office. Potential candidates should only apply if you live within a manageable commuting distance.

Successful candidates must have the following qualities:

  • Strong knowledge of MLS teams/players as well as other continental competitions
  • An excellent understanding of the rules of the game
  • The ability to interpret live match events
  • Excellent IT skills in order to use our complex live analysis tool
  • Confident and diligent individuals with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication skills to work as a team in the demanding environment of live match analysis
  • Commitment to working at weekends and evenings
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@optasports.com.

Soccer United Marketing

Account Coordinator, MLS Digital Properties

Department
Soccer United Marketing

Reports To
Account Manager & Sales Planner(s)

Job Description:
The Account Coordinator, MLS Digital Properties will work within the MLS Digital Properties team as an instrumental part of the sales process. The candidate should be comfortable communicating directly with agency and client contacts, our vendor partners along with multiple internal departments. The Account Coordinator will work closely with the Account Manager and Sales Planners regarding development and execution of digital media campaigns. Specific emphasis on all facets of campaign management.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Optimize traffic and monitor ad campaigns across publishers of the MLS Digital Properties by working with internal trafficker and external trafficking partner
  • Work closely with agencies & clients regarding creative assets for campaigns
  • Process Insertion Orders and revised orders within workflow system
  • Manage campaign reporting and invoices for Digital team and Finance
  • Pull relevant research for proposal development
  • Build media plans and provide inventory analysis
  • Research and create proposals for prospective advertisers and existing SUM corporate partners

The MLS Digital Properties portfolio includes: MLSSoccer.com, ussoccer.com, Goal.com, websites for top international soccer clubs including PremierLeague.com; AOL-Sporting News Soccer, Spanish language sites such as FutbolMLS.com and MedioTiempo.com plus additional Soccer news, blog and information websites.

Required Skills
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills and relevant work experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1-2yrs+ of digital, marketing or advertising experience
  • Understanding of sales and customer service and the online advertising marketplace
  • Competency in working with comScore, AdData, Dart and Nielsen is not required by considered an asset
  • Strong oral and written skills and an understanding of customer needs
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
  • A creative thinker with strong analytical skills and an attention to detail
  • Must be a team player and have the ability to multitask
  • Passion for sports a must and knowledge, understanding and interest in soccer is a plus

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Ad Trafficker, MLS Digital Properties

Department
Soccer United Marketing

Reports To
Account Manager

Job Description:
The Ad Trafficker will be responsible for implementing and managing processes and coordinating and providing support related to the Advertising-Operations activities of MLS Digital Properties. This position will be responsible for targeting, coding, launching and reporting on ad campaigns within the OAS 24/7 Real Media ad serving system. This will also require daily interaction with a team of Account Executives, Sales Planners and clients to ensure consistent and smooth ad-ops procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Use the OAS 24/7 Real Media ad serving system to traffic and test creative, schedule and target ad campaigns, and provide reporting
  • Interaction and coordination with numerous internal and external personnel and clients to ensure flawless advertising campaign executions
  • Ongoing quality assurance support; troubleshoot rich media creative
  • Provide assistance with running and interpreting third party tagging and reporting as needed (e.g. Atlas, DFA, Eyewonder, etc.)
  • Identify opportunities to implement solutions that increase the effectiveness and efficiencies of the Ad Ops department, including the development of tools, process and reports related to job responsibilities

Required Skills

  • 1–3 years of prior trafficking experience and knowledge of OAS 24/7 Real Media or DART/DFP
  • Working knowledge of Flash, HTML and JavaScript
  • Knowledge of Rich Media and video technology and experience working with vendors such as Pointroll and Eyeblaster
  • Flexible, personable attitude; Ability to develop cordial and professional relationships
  • Familiar with online advertising, marketing, and sales concepts and metrics
  • Strong communication and relationship skills; ability to publicly present ideas and information
  • Proven ability to accommodate evolving responsibilities and last minute changes
  • Must possess strong attention to detail
  • Must be a team player and have the ability to multitask
  • Passion for sports a must and knowledge, understanding and interest in soccer is a plus
  • Flexible schedule: available weekends and late nights throughout the year, as needed

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Director of Sales, MLS Digital Properties

Department
Soccer United Marketing

Reports To
VP, MLS Digital Properties

Employees Managing Directly
Account Executives (3)

Additional Employees in Department(s)
Sr. Director, Business Development
Sales Planner(s), Account Coordinator, Account Manager

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility will be to lead the day to day sales efforts for the MLS Digital Properties portfolio of sites which includes MLSSoccer.com, the MLS Club websites, ussoccer.com, Goal.com, MedioTiempo.com and a number of other soccer specific websites.

Specifically, this position will manage our sales team to create, drive and significantly grow the advertising and sponsorship revenues working with both SUM corporate partners and new digital advertisers.

In addition, the Director will work closely with the Business Development and Partnership Marketing teams to develop digital media solutions programs for existing MLS/SUM Corporate Partners. The position is national in scope and will include travel.

The Director will also work with the VP to develop sales strategies and plans for the MLS Digital Properties portfolio and also with the GM MLS Digital to develop revenue generating advertising solutions.

Required Skills

  • -7+ Years in online advertising sales with client and agency relationships at senior levels
  • Experience building and managing a team and building consensus across departments
  • Strong understanding of current technology and advertising trends
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast and growing environment
  • A self-starter- This is a young sales environment within an established league. It requires an individual who will roll-up the sleeves and work on all facets of the sales process
  • Experience with online product development
  • Knowledge of the Hispanic Marketplace a plus
  • A passion and understanding of Soccer will be of benefit to the candidate

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Coordinator, Digital Club Services

Department
MLS Digital

Reports To
Manager, Digital Club Services

Location
San Francisco

The Digital Club Services Coordinator will act as a key member of the Digital Club Services Team, helping to coordinate with each of our clubs to ensure they are making the most of their new digital assets. This person will work directly with selected clubs to help, maximize web engagement, market key local initiatives and support the fans. This is an amazing opportunity for any candidate looking to join a fast-paced, growing digital media organization. MLS Digital is a groundbreaking new effort to maximize sports coverage in the new digital media era.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work directly with clubs to support their digital efforts
    • Create digital marketing programs in coordination with the club
    • Help the clubs leverage digital systems to drive business results
    • Coordinate digital advertising and sponsorship campaigns
    • Help the clubs create and market ticket packages
    • Coordinate editorial packages
    • Coordinate feature requests to the MLS Development Team
    • Train club leads use Drupal CMS, HTML and CSS, as needed
    • Prepare traffic analytics and ad reports
  • Coordinate with the MLS Technology and Editorial teams to launch features and drive engagement
  • Act as a first line of support for local digital initiatives
  • Share best practices between clubs
  • Manage content on MLSsoccer.com
  • Support web presence for departments and special initiatives

Other Roles
As deemed necessary by Manager, Digital Club Services

Requirements

  • Experience running a website or blog (please include links)
  • Knowledge and deep understanding of Major League Soccer
  • Light HTML and CSS coding skills
  • Photoshop and design ability
  • Understanding of digital marketing and advertising
  • Familiarity with and understanding of best practices for social media
  • Familiarity with the Drupal Content Management System strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Spanish/French language skills - preferred but not required

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Drupal Developer

MLSsoccer.com seeks an experienced Drupal developer to join our in house development team. The ideal candidate will possess: experience architecting and developing a major website using Drupal; a desire to do hands-on development; knowledge of open-source web technologies.

    Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Master's degree or higher a plus
  • Numerate
  • 5 or more years web development
  • Architecting a platform solution for a major website
  • Experience with a major CMS deployment
  • Successful management of key suppliers
  • Experience in managing a technology stack migration a plus
  • Publishing or media background desirable
  • Open-source technology, specifically Drupal, PHP, MySQL, Linux and Apache
  • Experience with Varnish and other caching systems helpful
  • Ability to function in a collaborative environment; sensitivity to others; high integrity and intelligence; excellent judgment.
  • Innovative
  • Commercially aware
  • Outstanding clarity of thought, ability to analyze business problems or opportunities and provide effective solutions
  • Customer focused and results oriented
  • Capacity and willingness to perform duties with initiative and resourcefulness
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enjoy making things work and having fun

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.

Technical Project Manager

Description
MLS Digital is seeking a Technical Project Manager for an immediate opening. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for managing the software and hardware implementations for systems that power MLSsoccer.com including Drupal content management systems, code repositories, mobile sites and API services. Candidate must possess the ability to effectively manage full life cycle application development and project implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plans throughout the life of assigned project(s) which defines activities, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements
  • Plan and manage internal and external project communications, ensuring effective exchange of project information and deliverables
  • Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks
  • Assist with technical feasibility, implementation approach, deployment strategies, and QA efforts
  • Proactively communicate all issues or problems to all project stakeholders
  • Participate in product development activities, scheduling feature additions in iterative release cycles based on priority and importance

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a project manager, technical lead, solutions architect, or technical manager
  • Experience with Agile software development and Scrum methology
  • Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with one or more of the following strongly desired: PHP, XML, SQL, Drupal
  • Experience with MS Project, Visio, MS Office
  • Proven ability to work in a fast paced, 24x7 availability environment
  • PMP certification preferable
  • Bachelor's degree highly preferable

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlssoccer.com.