Benefits:

403B + Match
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement

Job Description:

Uncommon Sports Group (USG) is a Christ-centered non-profit organization with a mission to connect, encourage, and equip Christians working throughout the college and professional sport industry. Through faith-based training, resources, and relationships, we develop Christ-centered leaders who can make a lasting impact for God's Kingdom.

We are seeking an Engagement Associate to join our team and help fulfill this mission by fostering the professional and spiritual growth of college students, young professionals, and current leaders in the sport industry. This role is vital in achieving the mission of connecting, encouraging, and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ and transforming the sport industry for God’s glory.

The Engagement Associate will build meaningful connections, provide guidance, and contribute to USG’s efforts to recruit and support members. Additionally, this position requires fundraising to support your ministry work. You will build a team of financial supporters who will partner with you to advance USG’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Embody USG’s core values and celebrate their demonstration in others.
Provide professional and spiritual support to participants before, during, and after the USG Academy experience.
Cultivate authentic relationships among members and supporters of USG.
Plan and lead key initiatives, including summer mission trips, Bible studies, virtual events, and conferences.
Expand USG’s network by forming connections within the collegiate and professional sport industry and promoting programs like Clean Out For A Cause®.
Drive recruitment efforts by presenting educational materials to prospective participants.
Build and maintain a team of financial supporters who contribute directly to your ministry work and salary.
Assist the Executive Leadership Team in strategic planning, program development, and donor stewardship.
Travel domestically and internationally 5-6 times per year to lead events and foster relationships.

Role Information

Type: Full-time, salaried position
Support Raising: Required, with increasing support goals over time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (flexibility required for events and travel)
Location: Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area (hybrid)
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and skills
Reports to: Director of Ministry
Work Environment: Christ-centered, positive, fast-paced, and growth-oriented

Qualifications

Strong biblical and theological knowledge aligned with God’s Word and USG’s Statement of Faith
Passion for discipleship and missions, with a focus on developing Christ-centered leaders
Exceptional training, coaching, and communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in discipleship, student leadership, or missions work
Background in collegiate or professional athletics
Demonstrates a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

If you are passionate about using your gifts to make a Kingdom impact in the sport industry, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us to learn more about this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

College/Pro Sport Industry: 1 year (Preferred)
Ministry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis; Possibility for Fully Remote

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Uncommon Sports Group exists to see the Sport Industry changed for God's Glory. USG provides faith-based training for students and young professionals seeking careers in professional and collegiate athletics. Utilizing training, discipleship, and an active network of peers and industry professionals, our program invests in future leaders of the sport industry. In addition to our curriculum, our participants will take part in missions trips and service projects giving back to both international and domestic communities.

USG's work is funded through our Clean Out for a Cause program. We receive generous donations from thousands of members of collegiate and professional athletic teams. These donations are sold through our eCommerce brands, Authentic Athletic Apparel and Locker Room Direct. 100% of the proceeds from these sales support the work of Uncommon Sports Group.

For more information, please visit us at www.uncommonsg.org.

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