Responsibilities

• Execute promotional activities across the Greater Tampa Bay region, including youth soccer tournaments, community events, festivals, parades, watch parties, and more.
• Perform operational tasks at events, such as event setup/breakdown, gameday logistics, and fan zone activations.
• Ensure safe and professional setup of all club marketing assets: tents, inflatables, branded vehicles, games, and signage.
• Actively engage with fans, guests, and community members while promoting the Tampa Bay Sun brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Collect and report lead generation data to support future marketing and ticket sales initiatives.
• Serve as part of the Sun Squad hype team during matches, running flags after goals, tossing t-shirts, and using props to energize the crowd.
• Create a fun and inclusive atmosphere by encouraging crowd participation and supporting other matchday entertainment elements.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative content for Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, including brainstorming, writing, and editing.
• Capture high-quality photos and video during events to use across social media and digital platforms.
• Assist in creating player and staff bios, crafting email newsletters, and other digital marketing efforts.
• Support internal and external communications, including writing press releases, blog posts, event recaps, and community outreach materials.
• Help promote and support the Tampa Bay Sun Foundation, including storytelling around foundation events, assisting in social campaigns, and capturing impact-focused content.
• Assist with media relations and press coordination at select events and matches.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to brainstorm ideas, align on strategy, and report on tasks.
• Work cross-functionally with departments to help execute marketing and community initiatives.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and a self-starter with a creative mind.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Displays knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Excellent customer service skills that showcase a positive and enthusiastic approach to customers to convey a positive image and respond to clients in a timely manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Night and weekend work required, including working special events.

Preferred