Associate, Partnership Marketing (June 2026 - May 2027) at Arizona Cardinals

Position: Associate, Partnership Marketing – Part Time/Temporary (12 months)/Non-Exempt Department: Corporate Partnerships Reports To: Vice President, Partnership Marketing Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) Format: In-person Duration: This is a one-year position from June 2026 to May 2027 Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.). Cardinals Organizational Summary: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home. As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community. If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here. Summary: Associate, Partnership Marketing will be responsible for assisting the Partnership Marketing team by delivering excellent service and fulfillment to all current and prospective corporate partners. This position will be assigned season-long projects and initiatives to support all Arizona Cardinals corporate partnerships. Primary Job Duties: The Associate, Partnership Marketing will have responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following: • Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships department and see that current clients receive superior service and complete fulfillment and execution of all contractual elements • Assist with maintenance and updating of club's sponsorship inventory including autographed memorabilia, team apparel, and other merchandise • Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation • Assist with the planning and execution of Corporate Partnership-related special events • Assist with team mascot or Cardinals Cheerleaders appearances by being on site to fulfill • Interact professionally with clients, team executives, other departments, and fans at games and events • Assist in planning and execution of special events, games and client meetings. • Support game day activations specific to partnerships • Capture and log proof of performance for partners at games, events and online. • Track partnership assets, creative assets and partner materials • Activate sponsor-related promotions both in the community and in-Stadium on gamedays • Represent the Arizona Cardinals Football Club with the utmost professionalism and integrity • Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements: • Education: Bachelor’s degree conferred by June 2026 or equivalent education, training, and experience • Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills • Basic understanding of client service, marketing and integrated sponsorship programs • Experience working with professional sports team or league organization preferred • Strong time management and organizational skills • Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines • Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings • Self-motivated and able to work independently • Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills • Must be able to work in-person in the Tempe, AZ corporate office; business attire required • Able to lift 25 lbs • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility in non-traditional settings for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs between 25-40 hours per week • Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. #LI-Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. ...