Position Title: San Jose Earthquakes Community Marketing Representative

This is a part-time position that will represent the San Jose Earthquakes at all community events and home games throughout the 2025 MLS season. Through this position, individuals will play a leading role in growing the San Jose Earthquakes fan base by interacting with potential and existing fans, and providing information and collateral such as ticketing opportunities, marketing events, promotional items, and team-related activities. Additionally, individuals will help enhance the game-day experience and create memorable moments for San Jose Earthquakes fans at home games. Salary starts at $19.40/hr. with the opportunity for monetary bonuses.

Primary Responsibilities at Community Events:

· Represent and promote the San Jose Earthquakes in a fun and professional manner throughout the year at Earthquakes & community events, viewing parties, player meet and greets, sports tournaments, festivals, and more.

· Responsible for setting up, tearing down, and management of all interactive elements at community events.

· Support the sales team to generate leads and sell tickets at events.

· Promote current marketing, sales, promotional, and team-related news, and initiatives.

· Build relationships with important communities within San Jose including but not limited to Mexican, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and college students.

· Build relationships with local small businesses and owners then recruit them into our Earthquakes Team 408 small business program.

· Build relationships with youth soccer leagues around the Bay Area, and communities in Salinas, Peninsula, and Alameda.

· Assist with Q (the mascot) as their handler at events.

· Be a knowledgeable representative of the San Jose Earthquakes.

· Other duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities at Gamedays:

· Work all Quakes home matches, including our games at Levi’s Stadium and Stanford Stadium, and all matches at PayPal Park, including regular season and exhibition matches such as international friendlies and U.S. Open Cup.

· Enhance the fan matchday experience at PayPal Park by fostering lasting memories for fans.

· Help execute various fan engagement activations including, but not limited to the mini-pitch, siren, inflatable soccer darts, giveaways table, and more.

· Assist with lead-generation and name-capture efforts in the stadium.

· Assist with on-field ceremonies and half-time contests, including assisting the group tickets team to set up flags.

· Assist in keeping fans engaged with the game.

· Be a knowledgeable representative of the San Jose Earthquakes.

What we are looking for:

· Outgoing, passionate, energetic, and motivated professionals.

· Knowledge of San Jose Earthquakes, soccer, MLS, and Bay Area preferred.

· Available two weekends per month.

· Available to work all Quakes home games throughout the season – shift starts 2 hours and 45 minutes prior to kick-off until the end of halftime.

· Ability to work on a team and be proactive.

· Adaptable and can take the lead on initiatives.

· Excellent customer service and speaking skills.

· Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and some holidays.

· Expect 10-15 hours per week.

· Ability to lift at least 25-30 pounds at a time.

· Requires prolonged standing and walking.

· Must be 18 years or older by January 1, 2025.

· Must be able to meet at PayPal Park for training.

· Bilingual is a plus!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.