Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships at Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield. The Club recently announced plans to build a $750M+ privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago in 2028. The stadium will anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, the 78, a 62-acre development and entertainment district located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. For more information on our bold plans, visit DearChicago.com. Additionally, the Club recently opened the state-of-the-art $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center in March 2025 that has set the standard for North American training facilities. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years. At Chicago Fire FC, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable. Position Overview: Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships to join our team! You will be responsible for supporting the department head on administrative tasks and the partnership marketing team in the execution and fulfillment of corporate partner agreements, assisting with internal planning and implementation of matchday and non-matchday assets. We are searching for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual who is passionate about sports marketing and committed to delivering outstanding service. The Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships will report to the Account Manager, Partnership Marketing with a dotted line to the SVP of Corporate Partnerships. Job Responsibilities: • Manage and prioritize the Department Head’s calendar, scheduling meetings, calls, and travel to optimize time and efficiency • Prepare agendas, presentations, and materials in advance of meetings; capture and distribute meeting notes and follow-ups • Coordinate communication on behalf of the Department Head, ensuring timely responses and professional correspondence • Handle expense reporting, budget tracking, and administrative documentation in collaboration with finance and operations teams • Support department operations by organizing files, managing task trackers, and maintaining effective information flow across teams • Anticipate the Department Head’s needs and provide proactive support in managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables • Implement and track assigned partner assets to ensure full contractual fulfillment • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the development and execution of activation strategies aligned with partnership goals • Assist in executing activation plans, including activations, events, digital campaigns, and community initiatives • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in tracking systems to support effective reporting • Create and maintain detailed recaps, proof of performance, and case studies that highlight the execution and impact of partnership programs • Support year-end recap and renewal processes by compiling performance data and presentation support • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, creative, operations, ticketing) to ensure timely delivery of all partner obligations and understanding of new opportunities • Conduct research to support pitch and meeting briefs, providing insights on prospective partners and relevant market trends • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities in sports marketing. Leverage insights to continuously enhance activation and sales strategies and stay ahead of the curve • Completion of other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience working in a fast-paced or start-up environment • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work • Must display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sports • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment • Travel and ability to work weekends/flexible hours required ...