Co-Executive Director, Head of Operations & Partnerships

Job title: Co-Executive Director, Head of Operations & Partnerships
Start date: October 2026
Employment type: Salaried
Location: Remote but US-based. If you're NYC-based, shared office space is available.
Full-time: 32 hrs/week (Note: Women in Soccer has a 4-day workweek.) 

About Women in Soccer 

Women in Soccer (WIS) is a free network for women and people with underrepresented gender identities who work (or want to work) in soccer. The WIS network promotes job opportunities, professional development resources, and community. Allies are welcome! 

Job Summary – Join The Squad 

Women in Soccer is a network of over 14,500 members and growing! Our mission is to create gender equity in the soccer industry, and we’re seeking a Co-Executive Director, Head of Operations & Partnerships to help advance this goal. 

The Co-Executive Director, Head of Operations & Partnerships will co-lead a thriving, engaged community alongside the Co-Executive Director, Head of Content & Marketing. The role will require leading internal business operations, creating and maintaining industry partnerships, and collaborating on the business and financial strategy needed to ensure Women in Soccer's long-term success. 

Success in this role will require someone who can move seamlessly between big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution.

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Key Job Responsibilities 

The Co-Executive Director, Head of Operations & Partnerships will work across three main areas:

Operations 

• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Maintain organizational records, contracts, policies, and governance documents.
• Manage compliance requirements, including nonprofit governance, registrations, insurance, and reporting.
• Oversee and track payroll, contracts, agreements, invoices/payments, and cash flow (co-managed with the accounting team).
• Oversee financial reporting and collaborate with accounting and financial service providers (co-managed with the accounting team).
• Develop internal processes, policies, and HR needs. 
• Set and execute travel plans for the Women in Soccer team based on organizational goals. Past industry events include: World Football Summit Conferences, Women’s World Cup, and NWSL Championship Weekends. 

Partnerships 

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with leagues, clubs, brands, educational institutions, media organizations, and other industry stakeholders. 
• Create new partnership opportunities that align with the mission and strategic priorities of Women in Soccer. 
• Lead outreach to secure funding from partner organizations, foundations, grants, etc
• Represent the organization at conferences, speaking engagements, networking events, and industry gatherings. 

Leadership & Strategy 

Alongside the Co-Executive Director, Head of Content & Marketing,  the Co-Executive Director, Head of Operations & Partnerships will: 

• Develop and execute the organization's strategic vision and annual priorities, including annual fundraising strategies. 
• Serve as a visible and authentic ambassador for the Women in Soccer brand.
• Develop and support execution of annual programming calendars (e.g., events and professional development opportunities) for the WIS member community.
• Contribute to the organization's communications strategy
• Build out a Board of Advisors to establish goals and measure organizational performance.

Required Qualifications 

• 5 or more years of leadership experience. 
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, programs, organizations, or business operations. 
• Strong operational, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Ability to navigate from big-picture thinking to final execution of tasks. 
• Exceptional relationship-building skills. 
• Strong attention to detail; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and adapt innovatively in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience developing and managing budgets. 
• Strong fundraising, partnership development, or business development experience.
• Grant-writing and donor stewardship experience. 
• Experience with setting up a 501c3 and building a board of advisors.
• A deep commitment to gender equity and inclusive leadership. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience leading within a nonprofit, membership organization, social enterprise, or mission-driven business. 
• Experience working within the soccer industry, women's sports, or adjacent industries.
• Experience managing sponsorships and corporate partnerships. 
• Experience growing funding streams. 
• Experience planning and executing events. 
• Familiarity with WordPress, Slack, CRM platforms, and project management tools. 

Compensation, Policies and Values 

• 32 hrs/week (Note: Women in Soccer has a 4-day workweek)
• $90,000.00 annual salary paid out semi-monthly 
• $8,000.00 annual healthcare stipend 
• $1,000.00 annual professional development stipend 
• Remote work: WIS is a remote-first organization. Employees can work remotely from anywhere within the US. 
• Unlimited Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Mental Wellness Time 
• Holidays, including official company holidays and floating holidays for employees to choose what they celebrate.

Women in Soccer is an equal opportunity employer. Please reach out to hello@womeninsoccer.org if you have any issues navigating this form.