The ECHL, a development league committed to a growth mindset, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who is the ultimate team player for a role working with teams throughout North America! This role is responsible for assisting in the administration of League reporting, supporting information sharing across departments, coordinating league-wide communications, and planning and executing annual League events such as the All-Star game and ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings. This full-time position reports directly to the Director of Team Services & Marketing and is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about helping Teams succeed.
Job Responsibilities:
●Assist the Director of Team Services & Marketing with the administration, organization, and compilation of League reporting across various revenue channels
●Support the creation, distribution, and collection of League information, including surveys, program updates, vendor review and resource sharing
●Facilitate monthly newsletter, including overseeing Team submissions, layout and content development, and ongoing improvement strategies in collaboration with the Director of Team Services & Marketing
●Monitor Team social channels, websites, and promotional calendars to identify best practices, theme nights, and creative initiatives
●Support the creation and distribution of League-wide proposals and presentations for internal and external communication
●Tell the ECHL story by maintaining a consistent posting cadence on the League’s LinkedIn page, highlighting Team achievements, League milestones, and special events
●Collaborate with internal departments to gather compelling content that showcases the League’s growth, community impact, and business accomplishments
●Assist with the maintenance and execution of the ECHL Shop
●Work with League personnel and ECHL Teams to coordinate League marketing programs, including issuing and coordinating weekly/monthly Player Awards each Season
●Coordinate event planning in conjunction with Director of Team Services & Marketing for all League events
●Act as liaison and League representative for League events and daily administration, including invitations, scheduling, and travel
●Other administrative/marketing duties as directed
Qualifications:
●Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
●Previous career or internship experience in sports business operations, team services, events, or related areas
●Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
●Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
●Familiarity with Microsoft Suite
●Knowledge of professional sports team operations is preferred, specifically in the sales cycle and process
About the ECHL:
The ECHL is a leading development league with 30 teams affiliated with the NHL and AHL’s teams, and has produced nearly 800 NHL players over our 38-year history. We’re committed to developing players, coaches, and business staff while delivering exceptional hockey and top-tier entertainment to fans across North America. With our teams serving as pillars in their communities, we’re excited to continue our growth as the ECHL expands to 32 teams in 2027–28.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
