JOB TITLE: Street Team, Live Events (Part-Time)
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: New York, NY
Hourly Pay: $19 per hour
Position Overview
New York City FC is seeking energetic, outgoing, and passionate individuals to join our Events & Fan Experience team. This role plays a critical part in promoting the New York City FC brand, creating unforgettable fan experiences, and engaging with our community across New York City and beyond. As a Street Team Member, you will represent New York City FC at community events, partner activations, and home matches, with enthusiasm and professionalism.
What You’ll Do
- Promote marketing initiatives while growing an engaged and loyal fanbase
- Build authentic connections with fans and deliver best-in-class fan experiences
- Assist with the execution of New York City FC events from start to finish, including:
- Load-in and load-out
- Coordinating games, activities, contests, and sweepstakes
- Setting up and breaking down equipment (tents, tables, sound systems, inflatable games, etc.)
- Represent the New York City FC brand in a positive, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable manner
- Support tentpole marketing events, community initiatives, and partner activations
- Engage with fans and encourage sign-ups for New York City FC email and text communications (data capture)
- Operate and maintain team vehicles to transport equipment to and from events
- Act as a brand ambassador for New York City FC and its partners as needed
- Assist with local community events and partner activations
- Occasionally serve as an assistant to the club mascot character to enhance entertainment, including escorting the mascot, communicating on their behalf, and providing performer support and security in public places
- Proven leaders may assist the Events & Match Presentation team during home matches, including on-field ceremonies, stadium activations and other duties as needed
What You’ll Bring
- Comfort speaking to and engaging large crowds
- Ability to stand and remain active on their feet for extended periods
- Outgoing, energetic, quick-thinking personality; comfortable being on camera as needed
- Knowledge of New York City FC, its brand, team, and core fan demographic
- Ability to positively engage with guests of all backgrounds
- Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Ability to lift at least 30 pounds
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible availability, including mornings, nights, weekends and matchdays. (4-hour minimum shifts)
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
- Ability to drive team vehicle to and from events
- Must have access to a personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation to get to and from events
- Must be able to commute throughout NYC, including Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, and the training facility in Orangeburg, NY as needed
- 1–3 years of experience in a brand ambassador, street team, or entertainment role
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Proficiency in multiple languages preferred not required
- Ability to perform soccer skills/tricks, dance or entertainment background is not required but a bonus
- Personalities welcome
Additional Requirements
- Must comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policies and all applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by New York City FC
- Availability to work 1–3 events per week, including matchdays and throughout the summer during the FIFA World Cup
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs nine times over the past 10 seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are available to stream via an Apple TV subscription, providing every match of the MLS regular season, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, and more all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, Etihad Park, which is set to open in 2027. For more information, please visit:
www.newyorkcityfc.com
New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.
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