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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
The Senior Counsel, Technology & Privacy is a new role at U.S. Soccer and will be responsible for developing, supporting and advancing U.S. Soccer’s data governance program with a focus on privacy, data protection, and product counseling. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Commercial & Business Affairs, you will provide practical, risk-based guidance, lead critical privacy and data initiatives, and build systems that enable U.S. Soccer to innovate responsibly while meeting evolving regulatory and ecosystem expectations.
The ideal candidate brings deep privacy expertise, sound business judgment and experience operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will also have experience counseling product, engineering and technical teams, translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance, and supporting a fast-paced, technology-forward business.
Primary Responsibilities
Privacy & Data Protection Counseling
- Monitor and assess evolving privacy and data protection laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends, and advise on impacts to the business
- Assess U.S. Soccer’s compliance posture under applicable privacy and data protection laws and lead the development and maintenance of scalable governance processes, documentation standards, monitoring approaches, and reporting practices
- Provide practical, business-focused guidance on the collection, use, sharing, retention and protection of personal data and health data across U.S. Soccer’s products and operations
- Respond to data sharing and ecosystem questions, including governance and contractual expectations
- Support the company’s data governance uplift efforts, including roadmap development, milestone tracking, stakeholder alignment, and executive reporting
- Working cross-functionally with the IT and Product teams, advise on, develop, and deliver privacy training and awareness; identify training needs, define content expectations and target audiences, create/update course materials
Product & Technology Counseling
- Partner closely with the Product, IT, Sporting and Soccer Services teams to embed privacy considerations into the design, development, and deployment of products and platforms, with the goal of implementing practical, scalable controls across the product lifecycle
- Review and advise on privacy implications of new products, features, technologies, and data uses, including conducting and supporting privacy impact and risk assessments
- Counsel on data-driven initiatives, including analytics, marketing technologies, and emerging technologies such as AI, from a privacy and data governance perspective
Commercial & Vendor Support
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of technology and data-related agreements, including SaaS agreements, cloud services agreements, software development and licensing agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, and technology integration, data processing, and information security agreements.
- Review, draft and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements and vendor contracts.
Regulatory & Risk Management
- Own the cybersecurity and privacy legal strategy and operating model; establish standards, playbooks, escalation paths, and risk tolerances aligned to company goals
- Advise on responses to data subject requests, regulatory inquiries, and privacy-related incidents
- Lead legal readiness for enterprise incident response (tabletops, playbooks, training) and advise on third-party breach response; serve as lead legal point of contact for significant cybersecurity incidents and privacy incidents
- Lead regulatory readiness, audits, and internal assessments related to privacy and data security compliance
Other Transactional Support
- As time permits, assist other transactional lawyers by drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements in support of our business operations, including services agreements, event-related agreements, content acquisition agreements, licensing, and facility-related agreements
- Assist other transactional lawyers in developing and maintaining contract templates and playbooks to streamline technology and other contract processes
Expectations of all members of our Legal & Corporate Affairs Department
- Be a supportive mentor: share professional and industry knowledge generously, provide active guidance on professional development to staff that is more junior to you, and contribute to a culture of intellectual curiosity and high standards
- Provide thought leadership with respect to legal operations, including how to create efficiencies, use technology, serve our internal clients better, and control costs
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of our standard forms library
- Treat others with respect, kindness, patience and empathy
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing
- Minimum 8-10 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on privacy, data protection, and technology-related matters
- Demonstrated experience providing product counseling and advising engineering, product and technical teams
- Solid understanding of data protection, cybersecurity and information security principles
- Minimum 5 years in-house experience
- Sports industry experience preferred, but not required
- Experience in an engineering or technical project management role preferred, but not required
- Strong ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare privacy requirements preferred
- Familiarity with security frameworks and control environments (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Experience designing and implementing policies, standards, controls, and metrics in a complex organization
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
- 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
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, 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.
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Director, Donor Experiences & Hospitality
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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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Technology/IT
Manager
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
Internship
Coach
Manager
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.


