Partnership Activation Specialist

Job Title: Partnership Activation Specialist

Department: Sponsorship

Reports to: Director of Partnerships Activation & Strategy

Work Location: Denver, CO

Work Arrangement: In-Office

Employee Type: Full-time

Pay Type: Salary

FLSA: Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

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CLIMB WITH US. Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. The Denver Summit FC team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, is comprised of a robust and dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors. This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community.

Nature Of Work

The Partnership Activation Specialist is a key member of the Partnerships team, supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of brand partner activations across the club’s partnership portfolio. This role works closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure activations are executed smoothly, on time, and in alignment with contractual obligations and strategic goals. The Activation Specialist will manage day-to-day activation details, serve as a liaison between departments, and help bring partner ideas to life across game day, digital, experiential, and community initiatives.

Examples Of Work Performed

• Lead the development and execution of assigned partnership activation plans, ensuring all deliverables align with partner agreements, strategic goals, and internal standards.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day account manager for a portfolio of partners, managing timelines, assets, budgets, and all communication streams.
• Independently manage cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (Marketing, Creative, Operations, Events) to ensure seamless and high-quality activation delivery.
• Oversee asset tracking, approval processes, and fulfillment across in-venue, broadcast-visible, and digital platforms, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Proactively manage activation calendars, timelines, and internal workflows to ensure all deadlines and milestones are met.
• Lead game-day activations, events, promotions, and experiential marketing efforts for assigned partners from conception through execution.
• Design and compile comprehensive post-activation recaps, documentation, and performance summaries to support partner reporting, value analysis, and renewal discussions.
• Strategically identify and propose opportunities to enhance partner visibility, engagement, and value through creative execution and operational improvements.
• Maintain exceptional communication internally and externally to ensure successful execution and foster strong, long-term partner relationships.
• Represent Denver Summit FC professionally across all partner, league, and community interactions.
  
  

This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical Office Conditions
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in partnerships, marketing, events, or activation support (sports or entertainment preferred)
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working cross-departmentally and building collaborative relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with CRM platforms a plus
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Preferred:
• Experience supporting brand partnerships or sponsorship activations
• Interest in women’s sports and community-driven partnerships
• Game-day or live event experience
• Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
  

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong execution and follow-through
• Clear communicator and proactive problem solver
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt
• Professionalism and positive team-first attitude
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader team initiatives
  
  

Compensation

• Base salary range $55,000 - $58,000 per annum
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
  
  

Benefits Include

• 15 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401K
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Denver Summit FC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.