The Washington Spirit is looking for upbeat, spirited individuals to be a Brand Ambassador for the Washington Spirit. Involving a variety of consumer engagements; including but not limited to home matches at Audi Field, special events, watch parties, partner appearances, festivals, etc. Through active fan engagement, they help provide memorable experiences to Washington Spirit supporters across the DMV and at each home match. At home matches, members will assist with partner activation, fan experience, crowd interaction and greeting fans. The Brand Ambassador operates under the direction of the Fan Experience and Promotions Coordinator.
This position is seasonal and part-time for the 2024 club match schedule. The work schedule is set on an as-needed event/match basis. There are no guaranteed number of hours per week.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist the Fan Experience & Promotions Coordinator with match preparation efforts, such as: executing giveaways, in-game elements, and/or game presentation elements.
- Assist in set up, activation, and tear down of sales & brand events within the DMV area outside of the NWSL regular season and postseason under the supervision of the Event Sales Manager.
- Assist Washington Spirit Fan Experience Coordinator with fan interactions during events and matches, such as: mascot visits, surprise and delights moments, distributing programs, and matchday memories.
- Participate and assist where needed in pre-game, in game and post-game entertainment
- Ensure a positive fan experience at events and matches through friendly interactions, proactive engagement, knowledge of match and venue procedures, professional appearance, and service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- The ideal candidates will reside locally.
- Must be at least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Required to travel frequently, within the DMV area with own vehicle transportation.
- Previous operations/marketing/promotional/event experience preferred.
- Available for all Washington Spirit home matches at Audi Field.
- Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to adverse conditions.
- Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays in support of matches and events.
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination prior to employment start date.
Skills/Abilities:
- Well-organized, self-starting, hard-working, detail-oriented, adaptable, and dependable.
- Mature, outgoing disposition when engaging fans, guests, and supporters.
- Effective problem solvers and flexible thinker can operate confidently without regular, direct supervision.
- Thrives in a team environment.
- Passionate about the Washington Spirit, women’s soccer, and women’s sports and willing to continue learning and supporting the organization’s mission, values, and goals.
- Excellent communication, collaborative, and customer service skills.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON SPIRIT
The Washington Spirit is a founding club in its 11th season of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) proudly representing the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It is the first franchise to have a minority woman hold a majority stake. A visionary entrepreneur, Michele Kang, is leading a new era for women’s sports with a vision to:
1. Become the most preeminent sports organization in the world;
2. Build a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;
3. Train women as women; and
4. Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.
Washington Spirit will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact us to request an accommodation at
[email protected].
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.
