Description
Soccer Overview
We are Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States.
We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans.
We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.
Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.
The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable.
These principles guide Soccer : We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.
The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed.
These values guide our employees : Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.
Position Description
The Executive Assistant (EA) in the Office of the CEO of the Soccer Federation ensures the smooth administrative operations of the CEO's office.
Reporting to the Director of Executive Operations, the EA provides administrative support, coordinates the CEO's schedule, facilitates communication, and liaises with stakeholders
Primary Responsibilities
- Calendar & Travel Management : Proactively coordinate the CEO's calendar and travel arrangements, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure the highest and best use of the CEO’s time.
- Communication : Handle incoming communications, draft, review, and edit CEO’s correspondence.
- Project Management : Assist with special projects, research, analysis, and track progress.
- Liaison Role : Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal / external stakeholders.
- Event Coordination : Plan and execute logistics for events and meetings attended by the CEO.
- Confidentiality : Handle sensitive information with discretion.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years as an executive assistant or similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Asana and Salesforce experience a plus.
- Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in sports or related fields is a plus.
Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law.
This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.