Partnership Activation Coordinator

Carolina Core FC is a dynamic and rapidly growing sports organization dedicated to fostering community engagement and providing top-tier sports and entertainment experiences. As a professional soccer club, Carolina Core FC emphasizes building strong partnerships within the corporate and community sectors to enhance the value of its sports properties and deliver exceptional experiences to fans and partners alike. The organization prides itself on a collaborative work culture focused on innovation, inclusivity, and continuous growth.

The Partnerships Activation Coordinator plays a pivotal role within Carolina Core FC, directly contributing to the execution and fulfillment of corporate partnership deliverables. This full-time position supports the organization's diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment properties by managing activation timelines, tracking partnership assets, coordinating with multiple internal departments, and ensuring partner communications are timely and professional. The coordinator is essential in protecting partner value, supporting partnership renewals, and upholding high standards across all activation events and initiatives.

This role entails managing multiple partnerships, primarily at the community level and select corporate partnerships, ensuring that all deliverables are executed accurately and efficiently. The coordinator will be responsible for onboarding new partners, maintaining thorough records of partnership assets and progress through specialized systems such as Trak, compiling proof-of-performance materials, and generating detailed fulfillment recaps to demonstrate the value delivered. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to juggle simultaneous projects while maintaining precise execution standards.

An integral aspect of the role involves collaborating cross-functionally with Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Operations, and Event Experience teams. This ensures seamless execution of activations across games, events, and community initiatives. On-site support is another vital component, encompassing activation logistics, promotions, hospitality arrangements, and partner engagement activities. The coordinator assists in preparing and setting up activations before every event to guarantee smooth delivery and positive experiences for all stakeholders.

The coordinator also serves as a primary contact for partners, maintaining professional and timely communications regarding deliverables and execution details. Supporting administrative functions such as contract organization, credential management, and sponsorship tracking are key responsibilities that contribute to the overall success and smooth operation of the partnership programs. Escalating any issues or risks related to timelines or deliverables to the Partnership Activation Director ensures proactive problem resolution.

Additionally, the role involves creative and asset development support by designing visual materials that enhance partnership fulfillment. This includes producing digital graphics, signage, social content, and presentation mockups to visualize activations and opportunities clearly. Collaboration with internal creative teams ensures consistency with Carolina Core FC’s brand and partnership standards. This creative aspect adds significant value by elevating partner experiences and reinforcing brand identity.

Ideal candidates for this position will hold a bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, communications, sports management, or a related field and possess proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications. Strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and a high level of accountability are essential. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event days to support activation schedules is a must.

Carolina Core FC offers a competitive base salary coupled with incentive compensation tied to individual and company performance goals. The benefits package is comprehensive, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee well-being. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented, execution-driven professional who is passionate about sports partnership activations and eager to contribute to a collaborative, innovative team environment.