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U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.
We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.
U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Position Description
U.S. Soccer is seeking a Sr. Coordinator, Media Operations to help deliver best-in-class media operations across the Federation’s 27 National Teams and major events, with a primary focus on the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams.
Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, this role will be responsible for planning and executing media operations for National Team matches, camps, tournaments and other Federation events. The Sr. Coordinator will serve as a key operational contact for media and work closely with National Team press officers, Sporting, Event Operations, Broadcast, Security, Commercial and venue partners to ensure media needs are thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-profile environments. This individual should understand the needs of working media, anticipate operational challenges and be able to independently manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while delivering a consistent, professional media experience.
The Sr. Coordinator will work cross-functionally with Communications, Sporting, Event Operations, Media, Security, Ticketing and venue partners to ensure media requirements are integrated into event planning and that U.S. Soccer delivers a consistent, professional media experience across its National Teams and events.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate and execute media operations for U.S. Soccer National Team matches, camps, tournaments and Federation events, with primary focus on the Men’s and Women’s National Teams and support across all 27 National Teams as needed.
- Manage media accreditation from application through event-day execution, including reviewing requests, assigning appropriate access, credential production and distribution, and troubleshooting accreditation issues.
- Serve as a primary onsite point of contact for credentialed media, providing timely information, responding to questions and resolving operational issues.
- Coordinate media facilities and operational requirements, including press boxes, media workrooms, press conference areas, mixed zones, photographer work areas and field-level positions, media entrances, connectivity, catering and other event-specific needs; manage photographer access and credential/bib distribution as required.
- Manage media access and movement throughout venues, ensuring credentialed media are appropriately positioned, and event-specific access policies are followed.
- Partner with venues and internal stakeholders in advance of matches and events to assess media infrastructure, determine operational needs and develop event-specific media operations plans; conduct pre-event walkthroughs and readiness checks to ensure media facilities, signage, technology and services meet established standards.
- Partner closely with National and Youth Teams press officer to support player and coach media availability, live and virtual press conferences, training access and other team communications needs.
- Develop and distribute media advisories and operational communications with accreditation details, schedules, access information, parking, media availability and other event logistics. Schedule virtual press conferences, provide links and meeting invites to all pertinent parties, and assist in execution.
- Ensure U.S. Soccer Media Guidelines and event-specific access policies are consistently implemented, creating a professional working environment for journalists while protecting team needs and the rights of U.S. Soccer’s media partners.
- Research local media markets and maintain accurate media lists and databases to support National Team and Federation communications efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with media operations contacts at venues, FIFA Member Associations, confederations and other soccer organizations.
- Recruit, brief, train and manage event-day media volunteers, develop staffing plans and assignments, and establish clear roles, expectations and escalation procedures for each event.
- Manage media operations equipment and inventory to ensure appropriate resources are available for National Team matches and events.
- Manage media operations vendors, including sourcing services, negotiating agreements, tracking expenses and processing invoices within established budgets.
- Collaborate with Event Operations, Broadcast, Security, Ticketing, Commercial and other internal teams to ensure media requirements are incorporated into overall event planning.
- Help develop and implement consistent media operations standards, processes and best practices across U.S. Soccer’s National Teams.
- Support media operations planning and execution for major international tournaments and other high-profile events hosted or supported by U.S. Soccer.
- Anticipate operational challenges and independently troubleshoot issues in real time during matches and events.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in media operations, communications, public relations, sports communications, event operations or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting media operations at major live sporting events; experience in professional or international soccer strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of media operations, accreditation and credentialing processes, venue access and the needs of working journalists, photographers and broadcasters.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage event logistics and multiple stakeholders in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Strong project management skills, including experience managing timelines, staffing plans, vendors and multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Strong judgment and demonstrated ability to anticipate issues, solve problems and make decisions in live-event environments.
- Strong service orientation and demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of media and other event stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with media, athletes, coaches, executives, venue personnel and other high-profile stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with media accreditation, credentialing or event management platforms strongly preferred.
- Spanish-language proficiency strongly preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time and work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
- General knowledge of soccer.
- Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments.
- Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission.
U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.
U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.
U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.
We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.
U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Position Description
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy, the Director, Donor Experiences & Hospitality will lead the strategy, development, and execution of U.S. Soccer's donor experiences and hospitality program, building on the successful donor engagement platform established during FIFA World Cup 2026 and positioning the Federation for the road to the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup and beyond.
This leader will transform donor experiences and hospitality into a strategic fundraising platform that generates philanthropic revenue, cultivates, retains, and deepens relationships with U.S. Soccer supporters, and advances U.S. Soccer’s $250 million comprehensive campaign through meaningful, world-class engagement.
Working collaboratively across Advancement and the broader Federation, the Director will establish the long-term vision, operating model, and standards for donor experiences while leading a team responsible for hospitality, fundraising events, and VIP engagement. Leveraging marquee matches, international competitions, the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, and other signature Federation assets, this role will create scalable donor experiences that strengthen fundraising, stewardship, and long-term philanthropic growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a comprehensive donor experiences and hospitality strategy aligned with U.S. Soccer's fundraising priorities, the Federation's $250 million comprehensive campaign, and long-term philanthropic growth.
- Build and lead the donor experiences and hospitality function by establishing its operating model, strategic roadmap, hospitality standards, organizational structure, and scalable systems that support long-term fundraising growth.
- Hire, supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports, while assessing future staffing and organizational needs as the donor experiences function expands.
- Develop and execute an annual donor experiences strategy and calendar that intentionally supports cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, donor retention, upgrades, recognition, campaign priorities, and executive engagement.
- Design and oversee U.S. Soccer's portfolio of donor experiences, including cultivation events, fundraising events, stewardship and recognition activities, matchday hospitality, VIP experiences, campaign celebrations, behind-the-scenes access, and other engagement opportunities that strengthen philanthropic relationships and inspire deeper investment.
- Develop innovative donor experience strategies that directly support fundraising, including bespoke cultivation events, campaign experiences, premium hospitality opportunities, and future revenue-generating donor packages surrounding FIFA World Cups, international competitions, and other signature Federation events.
- Position the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center as a premier destination for donor engagement, stewardship, fundraising, and hospitality by creating innovative donor experiences that leverage one of the Federation's most distinctive philanthropic assets.
- Partner closely with Annual Fund, Stewardship, Major Gifts, Principal Gifts, Advancement Marketing & Communications, and Advancement Services to ensure donor experiences are intentionally designed to support acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, retention, upgrades, and fundraising outcomes—not simply event execution.
- Collaborate across Commercial, Sporting, Marketing & Communications, Event Operations, and other cross-federation departments to deliver integrated donor experiences aligned with Federation priorities.
- Establish standards, project management systems, operational procedures, and hospitality best practices that ensure donor experiences are executed consistently, efficiently, and at the highest level of quality.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, hospitality investments, vendor relationships, venue contracts, and strategic partnerships while ensuring responsible financial stewardship.
- Establish key performance indicators and evaluation metrics to measure donor engagement, fundraising impact, donor retention, hospitality effectiveness, operational excellence, and return on investment.
- Identify emerging trends, innovative hospitality concepts, and best practices that position U.S. Soccer as a leader in donor engagement and philanthropic hospitality.
- Promote a culture of exceptional hospitality and donor-centered service throughout the Federation.
- Support the overall goals of the Advancement department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, donor engagement, or donor experiences and hospitality, including experience building or significantly scaling experiential fundraising programs.
- Proven track record of generating philanthropic revenue through events and experiences
- Experience building from the ground up or significantly scaling donor experiences and hospitality programming
- Ability to build the strategy, systems, processes, staffing model, and measures of success for a growing function
- Experience hiring, supervising, coaching, and developing professional staff.
- Proven ability to think strategically while successfully leading complex initiatives from concept through execution.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and overseeing vendor and partner relationships.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
- Experience utilizing Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform preferred.
- General knowledge of soccer preferred.
- Must be able to connect "microt" details to "macro" vision and mission.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.
U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Maintenance Technician
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In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.
U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.
We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.
U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Position Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and reliability of the National Training Center’s building systems. This hands-on role serves as the technical lead for all core infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems. Working within a small facilities team, the maintenance technician responds to work requests and performs maintenance and repairs throughout the facility.
Primary Responsibilities
Building Systems & Technical Operations
- Perform hands-on operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and building automation systems.
- Monitor system performance to ensure reliability, efficiency, and occupant comfort.
- Respond to and resolve system issues, alarms, and failures in a timely and professional manner.
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
- Track equipment warranties and service agreements, ensuring required maintenance is conducted in accordance with warranty terms.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions or capital improvements.
- Support asset lifecycle planning by tracking equipment condition, warranty status, and replacement timelines.
Compliance, Safety & Documentation
- Support compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and inspection requirements.
- Perform and document routine testing of critical systems.
- Maintain system documentation, manuals, drawings, warranties, and service records.
- Assist with audits, inspections, warranty claims, and corrective actions.
Vendor & Contractor Oversight
- Coordinate and collaborate with vendors and contractors.
- Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with scope and warranty requirements.
Event & Operations Support
- Support facility readiness for events, training camps, meetings, and activations.
- Provide on-site technical support during events.
- Coordinate with Hospitality, Security, IT, and other departments.
Other Duties
- Support special projects, system upgrades, warranty transitions, and operational initiatives.
- Assist the Facility Engineer with standards and workflows.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in building engineering or facilities maintenance.
- General knowledge of soccer.
- Strong hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and holidays is required.
- Ability to perform general manual labor and lift 50 lbs.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in sports facilities or large campuses.
- Technical certifications related to HVAC, plumbing, or electrical equipment.
- Familiarity with CMMS and building automation systems.
- Multilingual skills (Spanish preferred).
- Passion for soccer.
U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.
U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Goalkeeper Manager, Extended National Teams
United States Soccer Federation
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In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.
U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.
We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.
U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Position Description
Reporting directly to the Head of Goalkeeping, the Extended National Team Goalkeeper Manager will be responsible for educating, equipping, and developing our top talents through age-appropriate, skill-building approaches with the goal of grooming players to play for our Senior Extended National Teams. This role requires the implementation of coaching expertise, excellent in-person and remote communication skills, and collaboration with peers in identifying, selecting, developing, and transitioning talents through the player pathway and from other forms of the game.
Primary Responsibilities
- Reports to the Head of Goalkeeping
- Collaborates with the Director of Extended National Teams (Technical & Leadership), Beach, Futsal and Extended Head Coaches and Technical staff to create the best aligned environment for our players within US Soccer set structure and processes (THE U.S. WAY) Serves as the Goalkeeper Coach across Extended National Teams as needed
- Works to support and lead a high-performance environment for the Extended National Teams
- Oversee the individual development and performance environment for goalkeepers
- Creates the conditions for an optimal on and off-the-field performance for players
- Commits to delivering consistently to players the vision, mission, and objectives of U.S. Soccer and the overarching sporting strategy
- Ability to align and deliver the USSF Player Development Philosophy – The U.S. WAY language (cultural anchors, performance anchors, game model, methodology, etc.)
- Delivers the US Player pathway document outlining our areas of focus for all ages and stages of the program
- Works collaboratively with the Talent ID department to identify, report, record, and select high potential players across the pathway
- Contributes to the overall talent identification audit process providing outstanding player insights to support the player decision process of player selection
- Responsible for the international development of elite Beach, Futsal and Extended players of our country
- Ensures all national team goalkeepers within their care have an up to date and robust IDP
- Delivers with excellence and in line with the “plan, perform, reflect, refine” model
- Engages in the process of robust post-camp reviews with the Head of Extended National Teams (Technical & Leadership) and Head of Goalkeeping and adopts the personal development plan accordingly
- Drives a culture of building outstanding players, staff, and club relationship
- Supports the US Soccer club engagement program with regular strategic club and player in-club visits
- Upon request of the Head of Extended National Teams and Head of Goalkeeping, contribute to the US Soccer Coaching Education Programs
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- USSF “B” License or higher (or comparable UEFA B)
- Coaching experience within elite youth development
- Passion for working with and the developing young players
- Proven history of developing the individual player
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills to manage and lead self and others
- Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
- Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) and Video Editing
- Understands child development and maturation
- A passion for and knowledge of talent identification
- Possesses a growth mindset
- Has the ability to work as part of a wider coaching team influencing coaching within the US Soccer landscape
- Able and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- Willing to relocate once National Training Facility is established in Atlanta
Desired Qualifications
- USSF A License or equivalent
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Coaching education experience
- Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures
U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.
U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
