Coordinator, Partnerships

Soccer Forward Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Soccer Forward, U.S. Soccer’s social impact initiative, is seeking a Partnerships Coordinator to support the Manager, Partnerships in managing corporate partners and donors.

You will handle communications, documentation, and logistics across multiple partners and projects, ensuring timely deliverables and professional collaboration. The role requires superb organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years in community partnerships, sponsorship, account management, project management, or related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects and partners simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience coordinating community-facing events and initiatives with external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with spreadsheets and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager, Partnerships in managing day-to-day relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Serve as a primary contact for partners on logistics and administrative needs with timely, professional communication.
• Coordinate partner deliverables to align with Soccer Forward's goals and timelines.
• Assist in managing multiple partner relationships and projects, keeping priorities organized.
• Attend meetings to take notes, draft follow-up emails with clear action items, owners and deadlines.

Skills

Community partnerships

Account management

Project management

Communication

Spreadsheets & presentations

Creativity

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Soccer passion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Soccer Forward Overview

Soccer Forward is U.S. Soccer’s social impact and legacy initiative, created to harness the power of soccer to improve lives and strengthen communities across the country. Launched in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, Soccer Forward is focused on ensuring the impact of this moment extends well beyond the tournament by creating greater access and opportunity to experience, play and participate in the game.

Through programs, partnerships and community-based activations, Soccer Forward brings together organizations from across the soccer ecosystem, U.S. Soccer partners and donors, and national and local community organizations to create meaningful and lasting impact. By connecting U.S. Soccer’s reach and resources with organizations already doing important work in communities, Soccer Forward helps expand access to the game, strengthen the people and places that make soccer possible, and use the sport as a vehicle for positive change.

Soccer Forward works across U.S. Soccer to integrate social impact into partnerships, events and key moments throughout the year, creating opportunities for partners to contribute to U.S. Soccer’s broader legacy goals in authentic and tangible ways. Together with an established and growing network of partners, Soccer Forward is building a lasting legacy for the game—one that reaches more communities, creates more opportunities to participate and ensures soccer’s impact continues long after 2026.

Position Description

The Partnerships Coordinator will provide critical support to the Manager, Partnerships, playing a key role in the day-to-day management of Soccer Forward's corporate partner and donor relationships. This role will help ensure the smooth execution of partnership deliverables by managing communications, documentation, and logistics across multiple partners and projects simultaneously.

Working closely with the Manager, Partnerships, this role will support partner meetings and engagements, maintain organized records of action items and deliverables, help build presentations and decks, and assist with the planning and execution of partner-facing events and activations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and a creative problem solver who thrives working across multiple partners and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Position Impact

This role will help ensure that Soccer Forward's partnerships run smoothly, professionally, and with clear accountability. Success in this role will help:

• Strengthen partner relationships through timely, organized, and proactive support
• Ensure follow-through on commitments through clear documentation and action item tracking
• Elevate the quality and consistency of partner-facing materials and presentations
• Support the successful execution of partner events and activations

Primary Responsibilities

Partnerships & Relationship Support

• Support the Manager, Partnerships in managing day-to-day relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Serve as a key point of contact for partners on logistical and administrative needs, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Help coordinate partner deliverables, ensuring alignment with Soccer Forward's goals and timelines.
• Assist in managing multiple partner relationships and projects concurrently, keeping priorities organized and on track.

Meeting Support & Communications

• Attend partner and internal meetings to take detailed notes, capturing key decisions and next steps.
• Draft and send clear, well-organized follow-up emails with defined action items, owners, and deadlines.
• Track outstanding action items across partners and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare meeting agendas and briefing materials in advance of partner engagements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams including Soccer Forward Activation and Engagement, Soccer Forward Programs, U.S. Soccer Partnership Marketing, Communications, Content and Marketing to align on partner deliverables and messaging.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure partner activations and initiatives are integrated into broader marketing and communications plans.
• Serve as a liaison between the Partnerships team and internal departments to keep projects moving and stakeholders informed.

Project, Reporting & Deck Management

• Build and maintain spreadsheets to track partner deliverables, budgets, timelines, and program metrics.
• Develop and update presentations and decks for partner meetings, internal updates, and leadership reviews.
• Maintain organized digital files and documentation to support partner and program management.
• Support the preparation of recaps, reports, and program summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Event Management

• Support the planning and on-the-ground execution of partner activations, events, and appearances.
• Coordinate event logistics including vendor communication, run-of-show documents, and day-of support.
• Help manage event budgets and timelines in partnership with the Manager, Partnerships.
• Bring creative ideas to the table for how partner events and activations can better bring Soccer Forward's mission to life.

Creative & Strategic Support

• Contribute creative ideas to partnership strategies, activation concepts, and storytelling opportunities.
• Collaborate with U.S. Soccer's marketing and communications teams to gather content and highlight partnership impact.
• Research prospective partners, industry trends, and best practices to help inform partnership strategy.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience in community partnerships, sponsorship, account management, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and partners simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience coordinating community-facing events and initiatives in partnership with external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience taking notes and drafting clear, action-oriented follow-up communications.
• Proficiency in building and managing spreadsheets and presentations (Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace).
• A creative thinker who can bring fresh ideas to partner engagement and activations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• A strong passion for soccer and a commitment to advancing the sport's impact on communities.
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as travel domestically as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• General knowledge of soccer's ecosystem in the U.S., including grassroots programs, leagues, and major events.
• Experience working with corporate partners, sponsors, or donors in a sports, nonprofit, or entertainment setting.
• Experience with event planning or activation execution.
• Comfort working with digital collaboration and project management tools.
• Interest in soccer development, grassroots programs, or community impact initiatives.

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.