COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.
The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018) (2023) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role will help facilitate the daily administration, operations, and logistics of the Houston Dash efficiently.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handles day to day operations and administration of the Houston Dash.
- Facilitates all player paperwork with NWSL office, including contracts, housing agreements, international transfers, and other documents.
- Works with club administration to manage all player payments.
- Coordinate the planning of preseason, in season and post season travel (Air travel, ground transportation, hotels, meals, etc).
- Creates daily/weekly/monthly schedules.
- Assists new players with relocation process into Houston including but not limited to family travel, housing, utilities, banking, and transportation.
- Assists in coordination of transportation and hotel accommodation for trialist players.
- Organizes work environment and assists colleagues to optimize function, cleanliness, efficiency, and structure including overall space, break & common areas, etc.
- Orders, inventories, and organizes office supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 1-2 years experience working in administrative roles or within the sports (soccer) industry
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bilingual: English/Spanish – Preferred
- Strong computer and administrative skills with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office/Outlook products with a focus in Excel, Word, OneDrive, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of office equipment (copier, scanner, etc.)
- Able to travel and work non-traditional work hours.
- Able to work irregular hours as needed, as dictated by event schedules and project timetables.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- High level of detail orientation, accuracy, and organization.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, managing several projects
- simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with minimal direct supervision.
- Acts with high levels of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to exercise discretion and
- good judgement.
- This role requires a high level of trust and managing delicate and sensitive information.
- A positive and strong customer service attitude and desire to assist others, as well as excellent
- written and oral communication skills.
- Strong team philosophy: proven ability to work positively, collaboratively, and professionally
- with a team and across the organization.
- Proactive and sense of urgency.
- Flexible and positive approach to work.
- Punctual and professional.
- Strong work ethic and a desire to build a career in professional sports.
- Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong understanding of the NWSL and passion for the growth of women’s sports.
ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
- Accountable – Holds themselves (and when appropriate others) accountable for achieving goals and objectives.
- Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
- Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in approach.
- Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
- Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.
OTHER INFORMATION
Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
