Associate II, Programs – East

U.S. Soccer Foundation

. Serve as the primary contact for an assigned group of community partners across the East region .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong program coordination and partner support capabilities, with a focus on relationship management and effective communication. Proficient in using Salesforce and Microsoft Office for tracking and reporting, while committed to serving historically marginalized communities.

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Program CoordinationRelationship ManagementSalesforceStrong Communication SkillsYouth Programming

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Hard Skills

Program CoordinationData TrackingRecord MaintenanceFinancial DocumentationTraining Logistics

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsService-Minded ApproachIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft OfficeOnline Tools for Reporting

Industry Keywords

Youth ProgrammingCommunity PartnershipsSports-Based Youth DevelopmentHistorically Marginalized Communities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
401(k) plan with an employer match
Professional development opportunities
Mobile data plan reimbursement
Generous vacation