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Associate, College Athletics Partnerships

Major League Soccer (MLS)

Stamford, CT
The opportunity

About the Role

The Associate works to identify, cultivate and sustain partnerships between MLS and college athletic departments. Tasks include researching potential collaborations, preparing proposals, coordinating joint events or talent‑identification programs, and tracking partnership performance metrics. The role supports senior leadership in expanding MLS’s presence in the collegiate landscape and requires proactive outreach and strong relationship‑building skills.

What you bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; 1‑3 years experience in collegiate athletics, sports marketing or partnership development; strong networking and presentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Existing contacts within NCAA conferences; knowledge of MLS talent pathways.

Role details

Compensation & Work Arrangement

Work arrangementOn-site
LocationStamford, CT
Timeline

Important Dates

Date addedOctober 3, 2026
Next step

How to Apply

Apply online at https://careers-mlssoccer.icims.com/jobs/2324/associate,-college-athletics-partnerships/job?source=TeamWork&utm_source=TeamWork.

The employer

About Major League Soccer (MLS)

Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1996, MLS has grown to 30 clubs competing across the Eastern and Western Conferences. The MLS League Office supports league-wide operations across areas including competition, marketing, media, technology, partnerships, events, communications and business development. Major League Soccer (MLS) is based in Stamford, CT, United States. Its work sits in Professional Sport for programs.

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