Associate II, Programs (East)

Overview

The U.S. Soccer Foundation helps young people lead active, healthy lives and build important life skills through soccer. We work with communities to create safe places to play and deliver programs that help children thrive. The Foundation is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Learn more at ussoccerfoundation.org.

We are committed to a workplace where team members feel safe, valued, and able to be themselves. We work together, respect different perspectives, and support one another in carrying out our mission.

About the Role

The Associate II, Programs (East) manages relationships with an assigned group of community partners across the East region. This person helps partners deliver programs well, coordinates training and other support, tracks progress and follows through on day-to-day needs. The role calls for someone who can build trust with partners, stay organized across several projects, and spot issues early.

About the Team

The Programs team supports and improves the Foundation’s youth programs and training. Team members work with community partners and colleagues across the Foundation to put sports-based youth development practices into action and adapt support to local needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for an assigned group of community partners across the East region.
• Help partners meet program requirements by answering questions, sharing resources, and providing timely follow-up.
• Lead administrative trainings, webinars, and opportunities for partners to learn from one another.
• Identify prospective training and program partners, conduct outreach, and maintain those relationships.
• Coordinate training schedules and logistics with partners and internal teams, including venues, materials, registration, participant information, and follow-up.
• Track progress toward training goals, share regular updates on prospective partners and scheduled trainings, and flag barriers that need attention.
• Monitor partner commitments and follow up on missing information, deadlines, and outstanding requirements.
• Coordinate partner equipment and apparel orders, track requests, and help resolve delivery or vendor issues.
• Keep partner records, registration information, and reporting tools accurate and up to date in Salesforce.
• Support the Director, Programs - East Region in tracking community initiative requirements and funder deliverables.
• Work with colleagues on program events, community activities, conferences, and partner visits as needed.
• Take on other related responsibilities as the team’s work evolves.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of experience in program coordination, youth programming, partner support, or related work.
• Familiarity with sports-based youth development or experience supporting youth-serving programs.
• Commitment to expanding opportunities for children and families in historically marginalized communities.
• Ability to manage multiple partner relationships, projects, and deadlines while keeping details organized.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work with schools, out-of-school organizations, coaches, and other community partners.
• A practical, service-minded approach to helping partners solve problems and meet commitments.
• Experience maintaining records, tracking data, and following up on reporting requirements. Experience with grants, reimbursements, or financial documentation is a plus.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and online tools for forms, partner management, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, and know when to ask for input or raise concern.
• Willingness to pitch in, learn, and work closely with teammates.
• Spanish or another language used by our partners is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time, including occasional evenings and weekends.  May also include holidays.

We’re looking for someone who cares about the Foundation’s mission and enjoys working directly with people. You’ll do well in this role if you follow through, welcome feedback, and look for practical ways to make our work better.

Salary and Benefits

The Foundation offers medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, professional development opportunities, mobile data plan reimbursement, and generous vacation. Compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.