Responsibilities

• Represent Sporting Kansas City, Children's Mercy Park and other entities as the Brand Ambassador at events in the community year-round.
• Set up, take down and transport the various elements of Brand Ambassador activation elements.
• Engage fans by developing a rapport in a short time through natural dialogue.
• Market Sporting Kansas City during events throughout Kansas City and its surrounding communities.
• Responsible for the Club's lead capture efforts through data collection.
• Responsible for executing grassroots marketing promotions throughout the Kansas City area at community events, festivals, farmers markets, parades, away match viewing parties at Pub Partner locations, etc.
• Assist the Marketing Team with match day activities, as needed. Including but not limited to opportunities like overseeing and executing Mazuma Plaza activations, manage entertainment like DJ and in-stadium host, run through with National Anthem singer and Honor Guard and running promotions.
• Attend and participate in event planning meetings, as needed.
• Support Sporting Kansas City’s mission, vision and purpose.
• Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.

Requirements

• Seeking degree or professional training in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, or other related fields.
• Prior experience with event production, promotions and/or game presentation preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities and skills.
• Must have personal computer and access to the Internet.
• Capacity to adapt to the unique and vibrant Kansas City market
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write in the English language to engage with fans, guests, partners, and other Sporting Kansas City associates.
• Bilingual speaking abilities preferred.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

• Bilingual speaking abilities preferred.
• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.