Roles & Responsibilities

• Liaise with AUDL Marketing leadership & staff
• Attend and manage In-person Promotions (Youth Events, Stadium, Local leagues, Pickup, City Events, Sponsors, etc.) throughout the year
• Source and contact businesses, organizations, and community groups for Group Ticket sales and Sponsorships
• Generate and execute promotional ideas to drive ticket and merchandise sales
• Generate content in various forms: written articles and email copy, supporting images with graphics, clip and format highlights for social media, player interviews and other video content
• Manage digital marketing team

• During offseason, source and contact Sponsor targets, have follow up conversations, and negotiate agreements for the season
• Ensure fulfillment of Sponsorship agreements and report to Sponsors on performance

• Oversee Gameday Manager and logistics on all gamedays, including setup, training, and pack out
• Determine Gameday staffing needs, source staff, and ensure coverage on Gameday including operations, ticketing, entertainment, and medical
• Plan gameday logistics including gameday scripts, stadium setup, ticketing, merchandise, etc.
• Oversee planning and execution of other events, including winter tournaments, tryouts, and Union training camp weekend
• Source and manage printed materials and signage
• Liaise with stadium partners and all vendors

• Communicate with area park districts and schedule summer camps and clinics
• Recruit, train, and schedule coaches for programming

• Coordinate player availability and plan travel logistics for away games including booking travel, hotels, and transportation for players, coaches, and staff
• Travel with team on all away game road trips (6 per season), managing travel logistics, liaising with opponents, and planning meals and accommodations
• Manage field reservations for practices (March-August)
• Meet with captains and coaches on a weekly basis

• Evaluate and recommend annual merchandise products
• Source, design, determine quantities, and order merchandise
• Fulfill orders and maintain inventory via Shopify throughout the year
• Provide customer service, tracking, and reporting

• Coordinate with Chicago Union ownership group and advisory board during weekly meetings and quarterly reviews
• Source and make purchases based on agreed upon budgets and plans
• Manage sponsor and vendor agreements
• Liaise with League and other division teams

• Primarily Work from Home
• Must reside in Chicago metro area
• Greatest workload during the Preseason and Season
• Lighter workload in the Offseason
• Flexible weekly work schedule based on team schedule and events
• Will include weekends and some evenings / early mornings
• In-person presence required for all games and local events during the Preseason and Season
• Travel required to away games during the Season and other Preseason and Offseason events

Compensation

• Yearly Salary
• Bonus based on game attendance growth
• Commission based on Ticket Sales, Sponsorships, & Events

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Marketing or Sports Management preferred

Experience

• Sales & Customer Service
• Marketing

• Event Management
• Management & Leadership
• Team Sport Athlete

Skills

• Verbal and written communications
• Word processing, spreadsheets, and online tools
• Reliable transportation year round
• Ample storage to house inventory

• Copywriting
• Email Marketing (Mailchimp, Hubspot)
• E-commerce (Shopify)
• Organic Social Media (Hootsuite, Buffer)

• Paid Social Media (Facebook Ad Manager)
• Graphic Design (Canva, Photoshop)
• Video editing (Filmora)
• Photo editing
• Quickbooks Online
• Business Analytics

Personal Characteristics

• Reliable and Accountable
• Friendly, Energetic, and Hospitality Focused
• Attention to Detail and Well Organized
• Outgoing, Enthusiastic, and Engaging
• Entrepreneurial and Ambitious

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

• Self-determined schedule
• Weekend availability
• Weeknight availability

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

• Chicago, IL 60616: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sports Entertainment: 1 year (Preferred)