Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Partnership Marketing Coordinator

Portland Timbers - Entry Level
PORTLAND · OR
Sponsorship Services/Activation · Event Marketing · Activation
The Partnership Marketing Coordinator will support, manage, and execute contractual agreements between the Portland Timbers, Providence Park, and the Timbers Performance Center and their corporate partners. Responsibilities include fulfilling contractual assets, managing partner relationships, and bringing creative marketing plans to life. Strong customer relationship management and cross-departmental communication skills are essential. In addition, the Coordinator will assist the Partnership Marketing Team with activations such as player appearances, events, clinics, and special projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Manage corporate partner accounts and ensure all contractual elements are executed accurately and on time
  • Develop, support, and deliver comprehensive mid-year and end-of-year digital recap presentations for partners
  • Maintain detailed records of account activity, including photos, SponsorCX updates, affidavits, event summaries, and reports
  • Execute promotions tied to corporate partner agreements across the Portland Timbers, Providence Park, and Timbers Performance Center
  • Support department-led special events by assisting with planning, budgeting, execution, documentation, and post-event follow-up
  • Coordinate ongoing communication with corporate partners and internal teams to align on upcoming marketing initiatives and campaigns
  • Foster strong collaboration and maintain consistent communication with the Partnership Marketing and Business Development teams

Required Abilities and Skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and strong team player mentality
  • Organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, while balancing and prioritizing multiple or competing tasks.
  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends and some holidays as required. 
  • The qualified candidate will also have a strong knowledge of MS Office, (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) 

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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.

Job Questions:

  1. What work experience do you have that you feel is most relevant to this position? Please briefly explain.

  2. This position often works nontraditional hours, are you available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary?

  3. Are you currently located in/near the Portland, Oregon area? If not, do you have plans to relocate or connections to the area?

  4. Our players, employees and fans come from all over the world and a wide variety of backgrounds. We are seeking candidates that can authentically understand these diverse audiences. If your background and/or culture gives you unique insight we'd love to hear about it.

  5. The typical base wage for someone in this role with the minimum qualifications is $23 - $25 per hour (eligible for overtime). Considering the requirements for the position in the job posting, and your specific skills and experience what would be your compensation expectations for this position?

  6. Are you able to legally work in the US without sponsorship?

  7. Bonus Question: What is one of your favorite Sponsor/Partner activations? Bonus points if you have an example from your own work experience.