Corporate Partnerships Associate

Position: The Corporate Partnerships Associate is part of the Corporate Partnerships department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America. Job Description: The Corporate Partnerships Associate will focus on assisting the corporate sponsorship sales and service team with partnership acquisition, implementation, and review by creating presentations, coordinating special events, conducting market analysis and research, and supporting game day partnership execution. In addition, this position will play a role in coordinating, executing, and assisting with any non-game day hospitality events that are hosted for corporate partners. This is a part-time seasonal position based in Golden Valley, MN reporting to the Partnership Marketing Manager. Responsibilities: Create professional and creative partnership proposals. Lead game day set-up, activation, and teardown. Assist managing game day promotions staff. Manage occasional outside event and hospitality event setup, activation, and teardown. Record and organize mentions of partners in social media and news Capture and organize game day photographs of sponsor activations. Develop comprehensive season recaps for all partners, utilizing advanced analytical expertise and presentation platforms to provide detailed and nuanced partnership insights Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify potential partnership activation opportunities Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements: Pursuing a degree or recent graduate with a degree in related field preferred. Previous experience in marketing, partnership marketing/activations a plus. Team player with a positive attitude, self-confidence, professionalism, resourcefulness, integrity, motivation, and a very strong work ethic and attention to detail. Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Must be organized, detail orientated, and accountable. Ability to work flexible hours (20-25 hours per week) including evenings, weekends, and potential holidays, along with a majority of home games/stadium events at Allianz Field. Company Profile: MNUFC is a professional soccer club playing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America, and which operates under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. The Club is headquartered in Golden Valley, MN. Soccer operations are located at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine, MN, and the team plays its home matches at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN. Compensation: Our compensation range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00 per hour (non-exempt). Beyond compensation, the Club is dedicated to creating a positive work environment where our people and our work matter, while supporting individual and team growth. We prioritize opportunities for career development and advancement. Part-time employees also enjoy additional benefits, including a merchandise discount and opportunities for rewards and recognition, ensuring that achievements are celebrated. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Questions: Are you authorized to work in the United States? Do you have any previous sponsorship, promotions, or partnership marketing related experience? Are you able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, including a majority of MNUFC home games?