JOB TITLE: Street Team, Live Events (Part-Time)
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: New York, NY
Hourly Pay: $19 per hour
Position Overview
This position plays a vital role in enhancing the fan experience and acting as brand ambassadors for New York City FC during home matches, at external events, and within the community. Candidates will be responsible for interacting with fans of all ages, enhancing the New York City FC brand in a public-facing capacity, and creating positive, lasting memories for all attendees.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Events & Fan Experience team with the execution of New York City FC events from start to finish (including assisting with loading in/out, coordinating games and activities, running contests and sweepstakes, setting up/breaking down equipment such as tents, tables, sound equipment, inflatable games, and more)
- Assist the Match Presentation team during home matches including but not limited to; on-field ceremonies, stadium activations, and other duties as needed
- Represent the New York City FC brand in a positive, knowledgeable manner
- Act as an on-site host for any street team appearances (includes conducting giveaways on-camera or with a microphone to large audiences)
- Assist the Live Events team on-site with New York City FC tentpole and marketing events
- Engage with people nearby and educate them on New York City FC and encourage them to sign up for text/email (data capture)
- Act as a brand ambassador for both New York City FC and our partners as needed
- Assist with partner activations and local community events
What You’ll Bring
- Outgoing, energetic, quick-thinking, and comfortable with being on-camera as needed
- Knowledge of our core demographic and the New York City FC team and brand
- Ability to positively interface with guests of all backgrounds
- Ability to navigate high-pressure situations and problem solve
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
- Must be able to commute to Citi Field, Yankee Stadium, and areas in and around NYC and trips to the training facility in Orangeburg, NY
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
- Must be able to drive team vehicles to and from events
- Must be able to be on their feet for extended periods of time
- Night and weekend availability (FanFest, Event and Matchday required)
- Comfortable speaking to and managing large crowds
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Spanish is preferred not required
- Ability to perform soccer skills/tricks, dance or entertainment background is not required but a bonus
- 1-3 years experience in a BA or street team role
Additional Requirements
- Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by New York City FC
- Ability to work flexible hours, including matchdays (start time: 3 hours before game time), evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary
- Ability to work a minimum 75% of all home games (inclusive of all regular season games, Leagues Cup, MLS Cup Playoffs and any additional home games)
New York City Football Club Overview
At New York City Football Club (NYCFC), we are on a mission to build this City into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the last seven consecutive seasons, winning the MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. NYCFC’s combined 3.3 million social media following across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter is the second-highest among MLS clubs. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycfc.com/.
New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Sichuan Jiuniu FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK and Espérance Sportive Troyes AC among its sister clubs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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