Brand Ambassador

Job Description Summary The Sporting Kansas City Brand Ambassador promotes Sporting Kansas City to ensure a memorable fan experience at home matches, while engaging with our fans and the Kansas City community. The Brand Ambassador assists the Fan Development Team with matchday activations, event marketing and community events, acting as the "face" of Sporting Kansas City and strengthening the brand with a natural connection to the community. The position is a key contributor to the Marketing team while ensuring all work is consistent with the Sporting KC brand purpose: “We create memories through personalized experiences with our Club.” Essential Functions Represent Sporting Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Park and other entities as the Brand Ambassador at events in the community year‑round. Set up, take down and transport the various elements of Brand Ambassador activation elements. Engage fans by developing a rapport in a short time through natural dialogue. Market Sporting Kansas City during events throughout Kansas City and its surrounding communities. Responsible for the Club’s lead capture efforts through data collection. Execute grassroots marketing promotions throughout the Kansas City area at community events, festivals, farmers markets, parades, away match viewing parties at pub partner locations, etc. Assist the Marketing Team with match‑day activities, including overseeing and executing Mazuma Plaza activations, managing entertainment such as DJ and in‑stadium host, running National Anthem singer and Honor Guard runs, and running promotions. Attend and participate in event planning meetings as needed. Support Sporting Kansas City’s mission, vision and purpose. Represent Sporting Kansas City and its affiliates in a professional manner at all times. Perform other related tasks as assigned. Personal Attributes Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem‑solve. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Charismatic, outgoing, and vibrant personality. Team oriented. Strong passion for Sporting Kansas City, the MLS, international soccer, and the Kansas City market. Professional appearance and attitude, and ability to work with others. Skills and Experience Seeking a degree or professional training in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, or other related fields. Prior experience with event production, promotions and/or game presentation preferred. Proven leadership abilities and skills. Must have a personal computer and access to the Internet. Capacity to adapt to the unique and vibrant Kansas City market. Must fluently speak, read, and write in English to engage with fans, guests, partners, and other Sporting Kansas City associates; bilingual speaking abilities preferred. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Abilities Must work non‑traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Occasionally lift, carry, and/or drag up to fifty (50) pounds if necessary. Will work in various outdoor weather conditions, including frequent exposure to the cold, sun, and heat. Will be required to do light traveling around the Kansas City area. Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr NovationIQ