Position: Associate, Strategy
Position Location: New York; Onsite
Start Date: Immediate
About: The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (
YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
- Stay Grounded
- Think Critically
- Be Helpful
- Encourage Creativity
- Persevere Through the Noise
- Operate Like an Owner
Position Overview:
The Premier Lacrosse League is seeking a Strategy Associate to support the execution of high-priority initiatives across the organization, with a particular focus on translating strategic priorities into day-to-day operating reality.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and execution. The Strategy Associate will work closely with senior leaders and functional teams to help move initiatives forward - building the analyses, tools, processes, and systems that enable teams to operate more effectively and scale over time. Success in this role requires comfort operating in ambiguity, strong analytical instincts, and a willingness to engage deeply in the work required to turn ideas into outcomes.
The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly motivated, and eager to take ownership early in their career. This is a hands-on role for someone who is excited by the opportunity to learn the business from the inside, contribute meaningfully across a wide range of initiatives, and grow alongside a fast-moving organization.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in consulting, finance, strategy implementation, analytics, or a similarly rigorous, execution-oriented role
- Strong analytical foundation with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (namely Excel & Powerpoint)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
- Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, tools, and platforms quickly, and apply them effectively in a fast-moving environment
- Experience creating clear, structured presentations and materials
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights effectively
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- High level of professionalism and a strong ability to relate to people of all business levels
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills, high EQ
- High level of intellectual curiosity and interest in the business of sports
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Experience working with CRM systems, data visualization tools, or operational dashboards is a plus
Requirements:
Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and priorities, but will generally include:
- Supporting the execution of strategic initiatives across key business areas, including youth (PLL Play), ticketing, and new growth efforts
- Driving sales operations and revenue execution efforts for the League’s growing youth business, including performance analysis, reporting, and process support
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform decision-making, performance tracking, and operational improvements
- Building and maintaining internal tools, dashboards, documentation, and reporting that support day-to-day execution
- Partnering with functional leaders to help translate strategic objectives into workflows, processes, and operating cadence
- Supporting cross-functional projects and special initiatives, including integration work related to acquisitions or new business lines
- Serving as a flexible, reliable execution resource for the Strategy team; being able to step into new problem areas as priorities shift
Compensation:
- $70k-80k annual salary
- The total compensation package includes Annual Bonus, Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan, Equity Sharing, Mental Health Stipend, Unlimited PTO, and Paid Parental Leave
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.
