Field Marketing Assistant

Field Marketing Assistant

i9 Sports is seeking a highly motivated and organized Field Marketing Assistant to be our on-the-ground brand representative across the Inland Empire area. This hands-on role is crucial for executing local marketing strategies, driving brand awareness, and directly supporting our mission to provide the best youth sports experience.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Execution & Coordination

• Local Strategy Implementation: Work directly with the Marketing Director to execute local marketing plans for the Inland Empire area, ensuring campaigns are completed effectively and on schedule.
• Signage & Visibility: Plan and execute road sign placement strategies for leagues and events, ensuring optimal visibility and compliance with local regulations.
• Flyer and Print Dispersal: Manage and execute flyer and print material delivery routes, including strategic placement at schools, community centers, and local businesses.
• Grassroots Marketing: Support and execute various grassroots marketing efforts, such as business-to-business (B2B) outreach and other local promotion initiatives.

Brand Awareness Events

• Event Representation: Organize and staff in-person brand awareness events, including setting up promotional booths, engaging with parents/participants, and representing the i9 Sports brand.
• Lead Generation: Collect contact information and feedback from prospective customers at events to support enrollment and future marketing efforts.

Logistics & Team Communication

• Interdepartmental Liaison: Serve as a key communication link between the Marketing Director and the local Operating Team and Warehouse personnel.
• Supply Management: Coordinate with the Warehouse to ensure stock of all marketing materials, including signs, flyers, event supplies, and collateral.
• Reporting: Document and report on all field marketing activities, including sign locations, route completion, and event feedback, to the Marketing Director.

Qualifications and Schedule Requirements

• Proven experience in a field marketing, promotional, or grassroots outreach role is preferred.
• Must be a highly organized, self-starter capable of managing multiple routes and projects independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with the public and representing a professional brand.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for travel within the Inland Empire area.
• Physically able to lift and place road signs, distribute materials on foot, and set up/tear down event booths.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a passion for youth sports and community involvement.
• Basic proficiency with digital communication and reporting tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets).

Schedule Commitment

• Minimum Commitment: This role requires a minimum of 10 working hours per week.
• Flexible Hours: Work hours are highly flexible, but often include daytime hours for business outreach and some weekend/evening time for event staffing.
• Growth Opportunity: There is an opportunity for additional working hours based on business needs and successful workflow completion.

Why Join i9 Sports?

This is a dynamic role where you get to be the face of our brand, directly impacting our enrollment and success in the Inland Empire. If you thrive in an environment where your effort directly translates to results, apply today!

Compensation: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

With over 3.5 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs. We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for today's busy families. To us, it's The Way Youth Sports Should Be.