Paid Front-Office Trainee: 12-Month Sports Sales

San Jose Earthquakes; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Jose Earthquakes invite applicants to join Quakes University Rookies, a 12-month front office training program starting January 2027. This paid, part-time role focuses on ticket sales in the first half and cross-training in other departments in the second half to broaden exposure to the club and its operations.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced sports environment, with potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with academic success OR a 2-year degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Passion to succeed as a professional in the sports industry.
• Work game days/events, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Months 1-6: Receive training on best practices and sports ticket sales strategies.
• Months 1-6: Actively prospect potential ticket buyers via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Months 1-6: Sell Quakes season and group ticket products.
• Months 1-6: Make 75+ outbound phone calls a day.
• Months 1-6: Lead stadium tours to prospective ticket buyers.
• Months 7-12: Rookies will be matched with another department determined by career preferences and fit.
• Months 7-12: Responsibilities may include sponsor efforts, marketing and sales campaigns, community outreach, and game-day/event planning.

Skills

Ambition

Motivation

Communication

Curiosity

Growth mindset

Interpersonal awareness

Perseverance

Resilient

Results driven

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-year degree with 2 years relevant work experience

Job description

The San Jose Earthquakes invite applicants to join Quakes University Rookies, a 12-month front office training program starting January 2027. This paid, part-time role focuses on ticket sales in the first half and cross-training in other departments in the second half to broaden exposure to the club and its operations.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced sports environment, with potential for future full-time opportunities.