TUCSON, Arizona (Dec. 3, 2020) — FC Tucson announced today the application process for three full-time roles and multiple internship opportunities for students, to build on its commitment to being a pillar in the Tucson community. FC Tucson is currently accepting applications for the positions of Director of Ticket Sales, Director of Development & Corporate Partnerships, Finance & Administration Manager and their Spring 2021 internship team. The club encourages qualified candidates to apply for the positions to join the hardworking and dedicated staff in Tucson, Arizona.
“As FC Tucson prepares to enter its third professional year, the club is committed to hiring the top talent and to developing a first-rate product on and off the pitch,” said FC Tucson President, Amanda Powers. “We are looking forward to bringing ambitious team members to help us build something extraordinary in our beloved city of Tucson.”
FC Tucson, one of three professional sports teams in Tucson, anticipates growth onto to the total of 15 employees held through the 2020 USL League One season. FC Tucson was the only professional team in Tucson to play through the 2020 season. While following Pima County Health Department and CDC guidelines, FC Tucson administered weekly tests to the entire team and staff to ensure their health and safety. From August through October, FC Tucson held eight socially-distanced, drive-in watch party events at El Toro Flicks Drive-In Cinema for the club’s home matches and partnered with local businesses to provide food and beverage services at these events.
In the club’s 10-year history, FC Tucson has provided over 200 Southern Arizona college students internship opportunities that have accelerated careers in marketing, communications, kinesiology and sports management. Internships with the club have led to full-time roles with sporting and entertainment organizations such as Anschutz Entertainment Group, FOX Sports, The National Hockey League and renowned Major League Soccer teams Seattle Sounders FC and Sporting Kansas City.
“FC Tucson is a success story that includes countless sports and entertainment professionals beyond just the sport of soccer,” said Director of Soccer Operations, Jon Pearlman. “We strongly believe in investing in our community and members of the community with goals to continue to build on our 10-year history in Tucson.”
As Southern Arizona’s only professional soccer franchise, FC Tucson is eager to write a new chapter of its history, with new leadership and staff. Beyond these aforementioned positions, FC Tucson expects to generate 10 jobs and open more front-office positions in early 2021 as a result of its commitment to Tucson.
To learn more about FC Tucson’s career opportunities, please visit https://www.fctucson.com/careers.
About FC Tucson
FC Tucson was founded in 2010 by a local group of dedicated Tucsonans who wanted to elevate the sport and bring professional soccer to the City of Tucson. Since that time, FC Tucson has been responsible for helping to put Tucson on the national stage by hosting the annual MLS pre-season training events as well as developing America’s top Players who have gone on to become MLS and US Men’s National Team Members. This year marks the 10th anniversary of FC Tucson and the Club intends to enter the new decade with a commitment to showcasing top talent and bringing the community together in a whole new fashion. You can expect the Club to make investments in building a winning team on the pitch and hiring talented front office staff with the goal of enhancing the game day experience while forming a patchwork of community initiatives that are uniquely Tucson. #ItStartsinTUCSON
