Director, Communications & Community Development

Job Summary

• Engage with prospective expansion communities to conduct research, understand community needs and behaviors.


• Engage with existing expansion communities to conduct research, understand community needs and behaviors.


• Develop close contacts in both prospective and existing  communities. 


• Develop a playbook for market development in both prospective and existing communities.


• Oversee grassroots marketing/social media/public relations initiatives in prospective and existing markets.


• Arrange official visits to both prospective and existing markets while serving as the advanced team and local community liaison.


• Research, coordinate and execute executive appearances at market development conferences across the country.


• Serve as league contact for media in prospective communities and ensure execution of market development playbook. 


• Host local watch parties and highlight appetite for professional soccer – both at home and abroad – in prospective communities. 

• BA/BS or equivalent is required in Communications, Sports Administration of a related field


• 3 to 5+ years related experience in Public Relations or Communications


• Master’s degree preferred


• Experience in local/regional/national politics preferred 


• Computer proficiency in a variety of applications (Internet, database, Microsoft Office, etc.)


• Ability to nurture, develop, and maintain strong relationships with Media Networks


• Strong planning skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities


• Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours (weekends, evenings, holidays)


• Ability to travel and to adhere to the corporate travel policies


• Work comfortably in a variety of audiences including professional athletes, press, fans, supervision, and peers


• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence and effectively present information to a wide variety of audiences


• Strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward thinking, extremely analytical and well organized


• Maintain confidentiality and use upmost discretion when privy to sensitive information


• Ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion with regard to interpersonal relationships


• Self-confident, resilient and possess a high energy level and enthusiasm


• Strong communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through active listening and interpersonal skills


• Strong sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence


• Flexible and reliable team player, both within own department and company as a whole


• Ability to work and travel as business needs require which at times may include long days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays


• Must have U.S. work authorization