Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate communications strategies that support organizational priorities and strengthen reputation among members, partners, media and other stakeholders.
• Develop executive communications, talking points, presentations, messages and other materials for internal and external audiences.
• Identify opportunities to proactively tell the organization’s story and demonstrate its impact.
• Build strong relationships across departments and serve as a communications thought partner to teams working directly with members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, events, executive leadership, advancement and other teams to create integrated engagement strategies.
• Develop and lead integrated communications strategies that strengthen member understanding, connection and engagement with the organization.
• Build communications plans around major organizational initiatives, changes, announcements and priorities.
• Play a lead role in building a monthly membership newsletter.
• Establish meaningful measures of communications and member engagement effectiveness.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, membership communications or a related field, ideally within sports, entertainment, or nonprofit sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. soccer ecosystem, including key stakeholders such as members, referees, coaches, and youth programs.
• Proven experience supporting C-suite executives with briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and internal/external messaging.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills across a variety of formats (speeches, memos, newsletters, social content, feature articles, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information and craft strategic responses in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
• Experience coordinating communications for high-profile events, such as board meetings, conventions, and internal town halls.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop clear, consistent messaging across internal and external channels, aligned with organizational mission and voice.
• Comfort working collaboratively across departments and building relationships at all levels of an organization.

Preferred

• Strategic hustle, initiative, and work ethic with diversity of thought.
• Strong posture for empathy.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships both internally and externally.
• Able to think strategically and handle multiple projects.
• Confidence without ego.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus, but not required.