Account Executive, Marketing Partnerships
Full-Time - In-Person - Williamsport, PA 17701
Our Mission
We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.
Join our team and help strengthen the next generation through sport!
Global impact. The biggest brands. The closest community. Little League International, the leader in youth sports, is growing its partnerships division to support exciting opportunities and development. The Marketing team builds and activates national partnerships with premier brands—including Major League Baseball, ESPN, T-Mobile, DICK’S Sporting Goods, adidas, Gatorade, Capital One, New York Life, and New Era Cap—to support and grow the Little League experience.
The Marketing team also embraces executing key events, presenting exciting ideas to partners, and interacting with consumers on behalf of the Little League brand to positively impact youth and communities around the world. We are behind the scenes at the Little League World Series, broadcast exclusively on ESPN platforms, creating unprecedented experiences for players, coaches, and countless fans at one of the most iconic venues in all of sports.
Enjoy the feeling of making an impact with marketing activation? From the T-Mobile Call Up Grant, to the Gatorade Hydration Pack program, and other beneficial strategic partnerships, the Marketing team builds exciting programs that not only support brand initiatives but deeply impact the Little League community.
Ideal candidates will bring their love of partnership development, enjoy implementing and executing on marketing plans, should be capable of creating ideas that impact families and fans, have an eye for detail and organization, and a passion for sports participation. Little League International is a global non-profit organization that supports volunteers and families and believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.
If you thrive in an environment where values like teamwork, fun, community, inclusion, and integrity take the field every day, apply to join our team! Collaboration, creativity, and enthusiasm for our work are important. Participation in sports and as a member of sports team are strongly considered.
This full-time IN-PERSON exempt role has flexible core hours of Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While most work is done during normal business hours, occasional peaks in workload and special events such as client meetings or calls and the Little League World Series, and other key events, may require working in the evenings and on weekends. Occasional (<10%) travel may be required for partnership meetings, Town Hall employee meetings, and travel during peak times (July and August).
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with an exceptional benefits package designed to support our team both personally and professionally. Our benefits include flexible work arrangements, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, a 401(k) with a generous employer match, and more than 18 paid holidays per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day tasks of marketing activities and campaigns for sponsors, based on contractual assets, including the implementation of internal and external resources including social media, website, on-site signage, live event management, promotions, and sweepstakes.
- Support all aspects of sponsorships and partnerships from planning to activation.
- Manage partnership projects and events.
- Assist in communications and promotional initiatives that align with partner goals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal teams.
- Ensure accurate execution and reporting of all partner deliverables.
- Contribute and collaborate with presentations, proposals, and creative activation ideas.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, management, sales, communications, events, hospitality, non-profit, sport management, or related field.
- 1–2 years of experience (including internships) in sports marketing, sponsorship, account management, live event marketing, and/or promotions.
- Knowledge of social media and digital marketing best practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Emotional intelligence, creativity, and strong organizational skills.
- Experience with project management and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business use of social media platforms.
- Understanding of sponsorship strategy, marketing measurement, and event production preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
· Relevant work or internship experience.
· Event management experience.
· Familiarity with Adobe Suite of products preferred.
Ready To Join Our Marketing Team? Apply Today by:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Background and drug screening are required after offer and prior to employment.
INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE - ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated to providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement.
Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer
