Senior Event Executive (Community) (Global Soccer) (Financial Service Client) (Contract)

EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

The priority location for this role is Charlotte, NC, but the location of this position can be flexible for an Octagon office location with priority given to qualified candidates who will work East Coast working hours and open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, or Miami, FL. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates

If you are driven by a passion for developing youth soccer in the United States and making a positive impact on local communities, this opportunity is for you!

WHEN YOU’LL WORK 

Contract Dates: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Contract Type: W-2 Employment

THE WORK YOU’LL DO 

We are seeking a Senior Event Executive to help bring our financial services client’s soccer community programming to life through impactful local initiatives and meaningful engagement with fans and families across the country.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in strengthening the bond between the brand and soccer communities nationwide – developing and executing youth clinics, community events and local partnerships that help grow the sport from the grassroots up. You’ll collaborate with organizations like U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), FIFA™ and community partners to support programming that inspires participation, fosters inclusion and nurtures the next generation of athletes.

You will work closely with the Senior Experiential Manager and larger soccer team responsible for strategic development of our client’s community soccer portfolio. 

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized and collaborative, with strong communication skills and genuine excitement for working in a diverse team environment. You thrive in fast-paced settings, bring creative ideas to the table, and inspire those around you with positive energy. If you’re passionate about community engagement, teamwork, and using soccer as a force for connection and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed
• Serve as point-person for on-the-ground activation
• Prepare necessary event documents including event guides, itineraries, meeting notes and post event recaps
• Coordinate projects with vendors and internal Octagon resources
• Develop a knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives
• Additional projects as assigned, which may include assistance on other events/programs, vendor research, etc.
• A considerable amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends.
• Perform additional duties and administrative responsibilities as needed.

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN 

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. 

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent. 

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.  

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker? 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Genuine passion for soccer and community engagement, with curiosity about the sport’s evolving landscape.
• 3+ years’ experience in a related field.
• You have a passion for events/experiences, ranging from large-scale custom experiences to small-scale turnkey events.
• You truly believe that no job is too small or too big.
• You have a can-do attitude and desire to succeed and learn.
• You’re a team player who wants to know what others are working on and also wants to help.
• You enjoy coming up with fun ideas and bringing them to life.
• You are curious and desire to learn in a fast-paced work environment.
• You thrive under pressure and are exceptional at problem solving and offering creative solutions.
• You’re a go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and embrace new challenges.
• You possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You communicate effectively, both oral and written, with clients and colleagues.
• Endurance, stamina, and physical ability to work long hours for extended days during activations. 
• Persistent enthusiasm, energy, and drive through the project both in the office and on the road. 
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than eight hours at a time. 
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: High (40-60%). 

This position pays an annualized rate of $52,000 and is overtime-eligible. Contract positions with Octagon are not benefits-eligible.  

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.