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Director of Commercial Affairs
Descripción
Descripción
The NWSL Players Association (“NWSLPA”) is the labor union that represents women’s professional soccer players in the NWSL, the top women’s domestic professional soccer league in the United States. The NWSLPA is led by Players, for Players, and is a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of labor unions in the United States. More information is available at www.nwslplayers.com
Position Description: The Director of Commercial Affairs will oversee the commercial affairs of the NWSLPA. All NWSLPA Staff serve as an advocate for and resource to NWSL Players.
Duties:
- Oversee administration of the NWSLPA’s Group Licensing Program, in coordination with NWSLPA’s Commercial Manager and Executive Director
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop the strategic direction of the NWSLPA’s commercial strategy
- Create marketing and commercial opportunities for NWSLPA members
- Develop sponsorable assets
- Develop, plan, and execute NWSLPA events, including the annual NWSLPA Players Party
- Work closely with NWSLPA partners
- Serve as a trusted source for information and guidance
- Foster positive relationships between the NWSLPA and each NWSL Player
- Develop relationships with colleagues at brother and sister Unions to support the labor movement
- Support the work of NWSLPA Leadership to maintain our Union as a formidable force in the NWSL ecosystem
- Provide strategic advice and consultation to the Executive Director
- Perform other duties as assigned
Key Skills:
- Creative, self-starter who thrives in high pressure environments
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team-player and Player-first mentality
- Trustworthy
- Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise staff
- Willingness to work remotely, travel, and work nontraditional hours to meet the demands of professional athletes
- Adaptability
- Demonstrated track record and commitment to ongoing learning, self-assessment, and advocacy around dismantling systems of oppression and building healthy, equitable systems
- Understanding of the significance and role of a labor union, particularly in the professional sports context
- Quick learner, able to master the mechanics of group licensing
- Fluency in a language other than English is a bonus
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years relevant commercial experience with a union, brand, team, or agency
- Proven capacity to navigate complex dynamics
- Capable of working in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Able and willing to travel and work non-traditional hours
- Proficient with technology, including Airtable, Mailerlite, Zoom, and Excel
The NWSL Players Association (“NWSLPA”) is the labor union that represents women’s professional soccer players in the NWSL, the top women’s domestic professional soccer league in the United States. The NWSLPA is led by Players, for Players, and is a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of labor unions in the United States. More information is available at www.nwslplayers.com
Position Description: The Director of Commercial Affairs will oversee the commercial affairs of the NWSLPA. All NWSLPA Staff serve as an advocate for and resource to NWSL Players.
Duties:
- Oversee administration of the NWSLPA’s Group Licensing Program, in coordination with NWSLPA’s Commercial Manager and Executive Director
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop the strategic direction of the NWSLPA’s commercial strategy
- Create marketing and commercial opportunities for NWSLPA members
- Develop sponsorable assets
- Develop, plan, and execute NWSLPA…
Compensación
- 401K with an employer-match up to 3% (offered through the AFL-CIO Deferred Compensation Plan and managed by Prudential)
- Health insurance benefits for employees (offered through the AFL-CIO’s Pension Board plan with United Healthcare). Dependents may be added to the same plan at employees’ cost.
- Professional development fund up to $2,000
- 10 business days paid vacation / time off in the first year of employment; 15 business days paid vacation / time off each year thereafter
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after first full year of employment
- 401K with an employer-match up to 3% (offered through the AFL-CIO Deferred Compensation Plan and managed by Prudential)
- Health insurance benefits for employees (offered through the AFL-CIO’s Pension Board plan with United Healthcare). Dependents may be added to the same plan at employees’ cost.
- Professional development fund up to $2,000
- 10 business days paid vacation / time off in the first year of employment; 15 business days paid vacation / time off each year thereafter
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after first full year of employment
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