Programs Partnerships Lead, East Region

U.S.-Soccer-Foundatio; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Mobile data plan reimbursement

Generous vacation

Job summary

U.S. Soccer Foundation is seeking an Associate II, Programs (East) to manage relationships with community partners across the East region and to coordinate training and support that helps partners deliver programs effectively.

The role requires organizing multiple projects, tracking progress, and building trust with partners while staying responsive to day-to-day needs. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of experience in program coordination or related work.
• Experience with youth programming or partner support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for an assigned group of community partners across the East region.
• Help partners meet program requirements by answering questions, sharing resources, and providing timely follow-up.
• Lead administrative trainings, webinars, and opportunities for partners to learn from one another.
• Identify prospective training and program partners, conduct outreach, and maintain those relationships.
• Coordinate training schedules and logistics with partners and internal teams, including venues, materials, registration, participant information, and follow-up.
• Track progress toward training goals, share regular updates on prospective partners and scheduled trainings, and flag barriers that need attention.
• Monitor partner commitments and follow up on missing information, deadlines, and outstanding requirements.
• Coordinate partner equipment and apparel orders, track requests, and help resolve delivery or vendor issues.
• Keep partner records, registration information, and reporting tools accurate and up to date in Salesforce.
• Support the Director, Programs - East Region in tracking community initiative requirements and funder deliverables.
• Work with colleagues on program events, community activities, conferences, and partner visits as needed.
• Take on other related responsibilities as the team’s work evolves.

Skills

Relationship management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

U.S. Soccer Foundation is seeking an Associate II, Programs (East) to manage relationships with community partners across the East region and to coordinate training and support that helps partners deliver programs effectively.

The role requires organizing multiple projects, tracking progress, and building trust with partners while staying responsive to day-to-day needs. Travel up to 30% may be required.