AYSO Careers
We are a busy national non-profit youth sports organization headquartered in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. We have more than 600,000 members/players and 250,000+ volunteers.
We have a small paid staff that works hard to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on our philosophies.
We offer:
- Opportunity to shape young lives and interact with volunteers, nationally and internationally
- Growth opportunities
- Good benefits
- Great working environment - business casual, friendly atmosphere, flexible and fun
- Financially sound & established
We are located in the South Bay of Los Angeles near the I-110 / I-405 interchange.
If you would like to find out more information about employment opportunities at AYSO, contact Jill Meshekow, Director, Human Resources at HR@ayso.org.
Marketing Services Coordinator
Summary
The Marketing Services Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Marketing Services Manager with excellent service to AYSO sponsors, advertisers, vendors, membership and the marketing department to insure client/customer retention. The position performs the following duties personally or through team members in related departments.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The individual must demonstrate and utilize discretionary judgment and be able to make decisions independently and responsibly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Enthusiastic, a self-starter, confident, professional, and a creative problem-solver
- Effective communicator, highly self motivated and focused decision maker
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate to all levels of staff, clients and vendors
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
- Ability to initiate, co-ordinate and organize projects/tasks through to completion, accurately, on time and on budget
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends or evenings
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AYSO has excellent benefits as well as a positive work environment. The position is located in our National Office in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Please send your resume, cover letter plus writing samples (prefer news releases, newsletters or feature articles) to HR@ayso.org Resumes without cover letters and writing samples will not be considered.
To Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter.
Company Profile
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the largest single-entity youth soccer association in the U.S. with nearly 600,000 players and 225,000 volunteers. AYSO develops and delivers quality youth soccer development programs in a fun, safe environment based on the Six Philosophies of Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development.
Contact
Jill Meshekow, Director, Human Resources
hr@ayso.org (424) 221-7905
19750 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90502
fax: (310) 525-1160 (include cover sheet ATTN: Jill Meshekow)
Digital Design Coordinator
Summary
The Digital Design Coordinator position in the Production Department assists in maintaining a consistent look and feel for the AYSO Brand for items such as conference and meeting collateral, banners, emails and other print/online media. The Digital Design Coordinator will exercise his/her creative skills and knowledge of design principles and software to develop original layouts that reflect the overall style and brand identity of the organization. This person may be called upon to handle any and all phases of projects, from concept through final delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The individual must demonstrate and utilize discretionary judgment and be able to make decisions independently and responsibly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Design and layout of print materials, particularly publications incorporating solid layout/design/typography principles and maintaining consistency of brand image.
- Design web marketing collateral (banners, homepage slides, graphics)
- Assist in creative development of print and multimedia design concepts in support of organization goals and objectives.
- Accurately prepare files for final production as required.
- Create fillable PDFs for membership to download off the website.
- Maintaining the organization's website content as well as assisting with improvements to the website design and functionality.
- Edit raw video footage for use online and in newsletters.
- Provide art/logo files to volunteers and vendors as required/requested and as permitted, in correct formats and in a timely manner.
- Assist with the creation of email blasts for AYSO Sponsors
- Perform other design-related duties as required/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The individual must demonstrate and utilize discretionary judgment and be able to make decisions independently and responsibly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Strong layout, typography and design skills.
- Proficiency in Mac and Windows environments.
- Solid understanding of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel.
- Proficiency in HTML/CSS
- Experience with jQuery or JavaScript preferred
- Experience with Flash and ActionScript helpful.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and tight deadlines – time management and efficiency is a must.
- Strong attention to details
- Pro-active, self-motivated, willingness to learn
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of Bachelor of Arts degree with emphasis in graphic design, multimedia, web design, art or equivalent, plus two years related experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret website analytics reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from volunteer membership, customers, clients, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift boxes approximately 10–30 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AYSO has excellent benefits as well as a positive work environment. The position is located in our National Office in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Please send your resume, cover letter plus a link to an online portfolio to HR@ayso.org Resumes without cover letters and online portfolio will not be considered.
To Apply
Submit a resume, link to an online portfolio and cover letter. Candidates lacking any of these items will not be considered.
Company Profile
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the largest single-entity youth soccer association in the U.S. with nearly 600,000 players and 225,000 volunteers. AYSO develops and delivers quality youth soccer development programs in a fun, safe environment based on the Six Philosophies of Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development.
Contact
Jill Meshekow, Director, Human Resources
hr@ayso.org (424) 221-7905
19750 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90502
fax: (310) 525-1160 (include cover sheet ATTN: Jill Meshekow)
