Experiential Marketing Associate
Minnesota United
Full-time
On-site
Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States
$17.50 - $18.50 USD hourly
Marketing, Professional Soccer
Position:
The Experiential Marketing Associate is part of the Marketing & Communications department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.
Position Summary:
The Experiential Marketing Associate will assist the Marketing and Communication team in executing event marketing initiatives designed to increase fan engagement, brand visibility, and excitement surrounding Minnesota United FC. This role will help plan, promote, and execute events that elevate the fan experience and support the team’s marketing objectives. This position offers hands-on experience in event planning, marketing strategy, and cross-department collaboration, with exposure to a wide variety of events. This is a part-time, seasonal position, based in Golden Valley, MN reporting to the Experiential Marketing Coordinator.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
At MNUFC, we believe that people matter and that every event is an opportunity to create something special. We sweat the details to deliver unforgettable experiences, nurture relationships to bring people together, and lead with empathy to ensure every fan feels valued. We tackle adversity with a problem-solving mindset and celebrate together. If you’re passionate about crafting meaningful experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Execute consistent brand experience by knowing and embodying the MNUFC brand
- Help manage a team of Event Leads and Brand Ambassadors
- Assist with post-event evaluations, including gathering fan feedback, tracking attendance, and measuring event success
- Administrative work such as inventory management and data entry
- Assist with coordination and distribution of promotional materials and giveaways
- Provide on-site support during events, including interacting with fans, managing activations, and ensuring events run smoothly
- Capture content on-site to be sent to social teams to promote events
- Assist with logistics, coordination and strategy of events and activations
- Set up activation footprints according to MNUFC standards
- Act as an energetic, highly engaging extension of the MNUFC brand at activations
- Coordinate mascot appearances
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience in event marketing or promotions
- A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and sense of professionalism
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Organizational skills with a high level of accountability and attention to detail
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedule
- Must be able to commit to 2026 calendar year
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds
- Experience overseeing part-time staff at events
- Bilingual skills a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
Minnesota United FC values the contributions of our team members and is committed to transparency in our compensation practices. The compensation range for this role is $17.50 - $18.50 per hour (non-exempt). Beyond compensation, the Club is dedicated to creating a positive work environment where our people and our work matter, while supporting individual and team growth. We prioritize opportunities for career development and advancement. Part-time employees also enjoy additional benefits, including a merchandise discount and opportunities for rewards and recognition, ensuring that achievements are celebrated.
Who We Are:
Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) is a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America. As a club driven by passion and community, we operate under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. Our headquarters are in Golden Valley, MN, with soccer operations based at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine. On matchdays, we call Allianz Field in St. Paul home—one of the premier soccer-specific stadiums in the country.
MNUFC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.