Sr. Manager/ Director of Marketing

Rhode Island FC (RIFC) is the leading professional soccer club in Rhode Island, competing in the USL Championship, one of the fastest-growing professional leagues in North America. The club is more than just a team; it embodies a movement fueled by community spirit, passion, and the global love of soccer. Rhode Island FC's mission is to represent the essence and pride of the Ocean State on the field and throughout local communities, aiming to unite fans and foster a vibrant soccer culture in the region.

Centreville Bank Stadium, the official home of Rhode Island FC, is a state-of-the-art, soccer-specific facility located along the picturesque banks of the Seekonk River. This 100 percent electric stadium has been recognized as the Best New Venue of 2025 by SportsTravel Magazine and stands as Rhode Island's premier destination for sports and entertainment. The stadium hosts a variety of events year-round, including concerts, sporting events, corporate outings, and cultural festivals, making it a central hub for entertainment in Southern New England.

As Rhode Island FC gears up for upcoming seasons, it is dedicated to cultivating a dynamic and winning culture that resonates deeply with fans across the local and regional landscape. The organization is seeking a Sr. Marketing Manager/Director to oversee marketing initiatives supporting both the club and Centreville Bank Stadium events. This full-time role, which involves leading fan engagement efforts and driving ticket sales growth, reports directly to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping brand identity, deepening fan relationships, and implementing integrated marketing strategies that span digital, experiential, and community platforms.

In this position, the successful candidate will develop and execute annual marketing plans geared toward growing awareness, engagement, and attendance for RIFC home games and events at Centreville Bank Stadium. The role demands creativity combined with data-driven insight to build campaigns that inspire fandom and boost ticket sales for season tickets, mini-plans, and single-game purchases. Managing the club’s digital fan platforms—including the website, mobile app, and CRM systems—is a key responsibility to ensure a seamless and engaging experience.

Additionally, the Sr. Marketing Manager/Director will manage the fan database to deliver personalized communications and leverage storytelling techniques to highlight pivotal moments like club milestones, player stories, and stadium events. The role also involves supporting local community engagement and grassroots soccer initiatives to further embed the club within Rhode Island’s culture.

Aside from marketing strategy and fan engagement, the candidate will lead performance marketing efforts by planning, executing, and analyzing paid digital campaigns across various channels. Using analytics, this role evaluates campaign effectiveness, optimizes marketing spend, and reports key performance indicators related to ticket sales and fan interaction.

Cross-functional collaboration forms an integral part of the role, with the candidate partnering closely with creative, social media, ticket sales, partnership marketing, and operations teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and enhance the overall fan experience. The position requires a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about soccer, live-event culture, and community engagement. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays during event seasons is essential.

Joining Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium means becoming part of a rapidly growing sports organization at a pivotal moment. Soccer’s popularity is soaring in the U.S., and RIFC is positioned as the heartbeat of professional soccer for Rhode Island and Southern New England. Centreville Bank Stadium is ramping up its event schedule to welcome diverse audiences and some of the most recognized brands globally. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the trajectory of a rising club and stadium, contributing to measurable growth in fan engagement, local brand awareness, and event attendance.