Responsibilities

• Support Club Performance initiatives through in-depth analysis, project management, and stakeholder-ready deliverables.
• Support League Growth workstreams, including club transactions, strategic investments, expansion, ownership transitions, and market analysis.
• Develop high-quality presentations, memos, and dashboards for senior League and Club stakeholders.
• Support Club advisory work across ticketing, sponsorship, marketing, fan growth, business intelligence, operations, and commercial performance.
• Support Club engagement, including meeting preparation, follow-up tracking, and action plans.
• Conduct research, document best practices, maintain benchmarking and League minimum standards, and identify opportunities and strategic recommendations to Clubs.
• Coordinate cross-functional work with League Office departments and Clubs to advance strategic initiatives and drive implementation.
• Identify AI and emerging technology use cases to improve analysis, productivity, decision-making, knowledge sharing, and Club support.
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and innovation across sports, entertainment, media, technology, and adjacent industries.
• Lead select Club Performance programs, including the annual MLS Executive and Team Awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in sports, consulting, investment banking, finance, corporate strategy, business development, business operations, media, entertainment, technology, or another analytical and strategic environment.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business planning, market analysis, commercial analysis, or cross-functional project execution.
• Experience developing polished presentations, memos, briefings, and analysis for senior leaders or external stakeholders.
• Experience using data, research, and market insights to develop recommendations and support decision-making.

Preferred

• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish and/or French preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $500 wellness reimbursement
• Generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance
• Career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities