Job Description Summary The Regional Grassroots Marketing Coordinator is the primary representative for Sporting in the Columbia/East region, and based in Kansas City, MO. This person is to cultivate and engage fans (Soccer Enthusiasts and Sports Fans) with soccer, Sporting Kansas City and Major League Soccer. This person is to build new marketing/sales/business opportunities for Sporting by creating and strengthening relationships with the soccer/sports community in their region. This person is to contribute to the company purpose of ‘Creating memories through personalized experiences with our Club.’ Job Description Essential Functions Serve as the primary ambassador for Sporting Kansas City in the Northwest Arkansas, Columbia, MO, Springfield, MO, and Des Moines, IA markets as well as the state of Iowa Strong familiarity and passion for the game of soccer. Cultivate and engage soccer, Sporting Kansas City and Major League Soccer fans. Serve as a primary point of contact for local Sporting supporters groups. Develop relationships with associated local outlets: Collegiate Athletic Departments x Teams Other Professional Sports Organizations Soccer/sports lifestyle Retail Youth soccer Local sports sponsors Government/civic organizations Local influencers esports organizations Collaborate with associates with the marketing team to ensure we are all working to elevate the Sporting Kansas City brand. Collaborate very closely with Sporting Kansas City youth soccer, ticketing, retail, communications and corporate partnerships teams. Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times. Perform other related tasks as assigned. Matchday Responsibilities Organize and execute regional watch parties. Organize regional client group outings (Ex. Bringing a Collegiate Team to a Match, Chamber of Commerce, or other client group from regional market territory) Personal Attributes Strong familiarity and passion for the game of soccer. Self-starter, with the intent to grow their career. Positive attitude. Natural leader. Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and work efficiently, demonstrating exceptional time management. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while working with professional athletes. Strong work ethic and solution-oriented thinking in a fast-paced environment. High level of energy and commitment. High level of creativity. Ability to work well with a team. Professional appearance and demeanor. Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business, Marketing or Communications. Experience in sales or marketing. Experience in leadership training programs. General familiarity with the assigned geographic region. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar. Spanish fluency preferred, but not required. Physical Abilities The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Required to sit, stand and walk. Use hands to feel and use objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Required to talk and hear consistently. Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty (50) pounds, if necessary. Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Capable of working in various outdoor weather conditions, including exposure to the sun and heat. Associate will be required to travel. Ability to work non-traditional hours and game days, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary. Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. Our Mission We elevate Kansas City, transform American soccer, and create memories through personalized experiences with our Club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer. Our Values At Sporting Kansas City, we strive to win championships, deliver a world-class product on and off the field, create the finest fan experiences in sports, create meaningful connections with the community, and innovate in all that we do. Our Passion for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an empowering environment for a diverse and inclusive team of associates who make a positive impact on our Club and our community. Individuals from all backgrounds are celebrated and encouraged to apply. Our Championships MLS Cup Championship: 2000, 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup: 2004, 2012, 2015, 2017 Supporter’s Shield: 2000 Our Ownership Sporting Club is a high-performance entertainment business offering the highest quality experiences through its unique, superior products and world-class facilities. Sporting Club, a Kansas City based and operated company, was founded by five local entrepreneurs. The five principals of Sporting Club include the following leaders in the Kansas City business community: the Patterson Family; Cliff Illig, co-founder of Cerner Corporation; Greg Maday, chairman and CEO of SpecChem, LLC., and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC.; Pat Curran, founder and principal of C3 Capital, LLC and Robb Heineman, principal and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC. In 2006, Sporting Club purchased the Kansas City Wizards professional soccer team from Lamar Hunt and Hunt Sports Group as the first step in building its high-performance entertainment company. Sporting Club has committed more than $200 million to Kansas City soccer and brought the state-of-the-art Children’s Mercy Park to Kansas City by way of their diligence. The ownership group is unique to Kansas City sports, as Sporting is the only professional sports organization with local ownership. Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.