Project Management Associate

Job Title: Project Management Associate

Department: Business Strategy, Analytics, & Technology

Reports to: Sr. Project Manager

Position Summary:

The PMA will assist in projects and process improvement. They will coordinate team meetings and responsibilities during meetings. This position will also work with their manager to create project plans and timelines. They will track project status and report risks identified. Flexible timeline- Any time after January 1st 2027, at 15-25 hours per week, for a max of 21 weeks.

Please note this position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. However, there may be an opportunity for continued employment during the 2027–2028 season based on organizational needs and individual performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate scheduling project team meetings
• Create project boards on Monday.com
• Document meeting notes & send prompt follow-ups
• Assist in updating and maintaining project plans & timelines
• Prepare team meeting agendas
• Identify project risks & process bottlenecks
• Support status report creation for stakeholders
• Contribute to process documentation (SOPs, How to’s, Etc)

What You’ll Bring:

• Organized
• Solution oriented mindset
• Future thinker
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict management
• Process improvement skills
• Detail oriented

What You’ll Need:

• Completed or pursuing a bachelors degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness/ability to learn project management tools
• Basic understanding of project management concepts
• Team collaboration experience
• Problem solving & critical thinking abilities

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is 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.

Completed or pursuing a bachelors degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Willingness/ability to learn project management tools
Basic understanding of project management concepts
Team collaboration experience
Problem solving & critical thinking abilities