Employment Opportunities

  • MLV NorCal Manager, Brand & Event Presentation
    Location: Northern California (Hybrid)
    Type: Full-time, Exempt
    Reports to: Director of Revenue
    Salary: $62,000 - $72,000 / year
     
    About the Organization
    MLV NorCal is part of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a unified professional women's volleyball league launching in 2027 in Northern California. As a women-founded and women-led organization, MLV NorCal is committed to building a premier professional volleyball team that excels on the court, leads in the community, and creates a lasting impact for athletes and fans. We're building more than a team—we're building a brand, a fan base, and a lasting legacy throughout Northern California.


    • Position Overview
      MLV NorCal is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organized Manager, Brand & Event Presentation to lead the execution of the organization's live fan experience. This individual will be responsible for producing MLV NorCal's live in-game presentation while leading the planning and execution of all ancillary events that bring the brand to life throughout Northern California.
       
      From match presentation and arena entertainment to community events, fan festivals, watch parties, partner activations, and special events, this role will create memorable experiences that strengthen fan engagement and elevate the MLV NorCal brand.
       
      Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this position oversees the Brand & Event Presentation Coordinator and partners closely with Marketing, Partnerships, Operations, Ticketing, Creative, Communications, and the Community & Government Affairs Director to deliver best-in-class experiences both on match days and throughout the year.
       
      What You’ll Do:
       
      Live Game Presentation
      Produce and execute all aspects of MLV NorCal's live in-game presentation.
      • Develop and manage game scripts, run-of-show documents, and production timelines.
      • Lead the execution of all in-arena entertainment, promotions, ceremonies, theme nights, halftime programming, and fan engagement elements.
      • Collaborate with production teams to coordinate video board content, LED programming, lighting, music, and audio cues.
      • Continually evaluate and enhance the matchday experience through innovative entertainment concepts and fan-first programming.
      • Ensure a consistent and engaging brand experience throughout every home match.

      Event Production
      • Lead planning and execution of all ancillary events, including:
        • Fan Festivals
        • Watch Parties
        • Jersey Reveals
        • Community Festivals
        • Sponsor Events
        • Season Ticket Member Events
        • Media Events
        • Player & Coach Appearances
        • League and Organizational Events
      • Serve as the event lead for designated MLV NorCal events.
      • Develop production schedules, staffing plans, vendor coordination, and event logistics.


      Entertainment & Fan Experience
      • Recruit, schedule, and manage:
        • Mascot Program
        • PA Announcer
        • DJ
        • In-Game Host
        • Street Team
        • Promotional Staff
        • National Anthem Performers
        • Halftime Entertainment
        • Specialty Acts
      • Source new entertainment concepts that elevate the fan experience.
      • Manage entertainment vendors, contracts, schedules, and event logistics.
      • Continuously study industry trends and best practices to introduce innovative fan experiences.


      Brand & Community Engagement
      • Partner with the Director of Marketing and Community & Government Affairs Director to execute community appearances, grassroots activations, and signature community events.
      • Coordinate player, coach, mascot, and organizational appearances throughout Northern California.
      • Support marketing campaigns through experiential activations that strengthen brand awareness and fan engagement.
      • Ensure every live experience reflects the MLV NorCal brand and organizational values.


      Leadership & Collaboration
      • Directly supervise the Brand & Event Presentation Coordinator.
      • Recruit, train, schedule, and manage game-day staff and event personnel.
      • Collaborate with Marketing, Partnerships, Operations, Ticketing, Creative, Communications, and Volleyball Operations to deliver seamless event execution.
      • Support sponsor activations and fulfillment while ensuring contractual obligations are executed at the highest level.
      • Build strong relationships with venues, vendors, production partners, and entertainment partners.


      Operations & Project Management
      • Manage event presentation budgets and event-related expenses.
      • Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships.
      • Lead game-day planning meetings and coordinate cross-functional event logistics.
      • Develop production timelines, operational playbooks, and event documentation.
      • Evaluate event performance and fan feedback to continuously improve the live experience.


      Qualifications
      • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
      • 5–8 years of experience in game presentation, live entertainment, event production, sports marketing, or experiential marketing.
      • Experience producing live sporting events or large-scale entertainment experiences.
      • Previous experience managing full-time and/or game-day staff.
      • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
      • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and production partners.
      • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Strong creative mindset with a passion for innovation and fan engagement.
      • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment while balancing multiple deadlines.
      • Consumer-first mindset with a passion for creating memorable fan experiences.
      • Professional sports experience preferred.
      • Experience with live event production systems, video boards, lighting, and show production is a plus.


      Physical Requirements
      • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
      • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
      • Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and all home matches.
      • Ability to travel throughout Northern California for community events, appearances, and organizational functions.


      Why MLV NorCal?
      • The opportunity to build the fan experience of a professional sports franchise from day one.
      • A platform to create meaningful, lasting impact across Northern California.
      • Direct influence on how the organization engages fans and brings its brand to life.
      • A leadership role at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and community.
      • A rare opportunity to shape a purpose-driven organization that stands for more than wins and losses.


      What We Offer
      • Competitive compensation
      • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
      • 401(k) (pre-tax and Roth options)
      • An inclusive culture that values diversity of background and a passion to build a leading front office team.
      • Potential for flexible scheduling and hybrid work opportunities.


      This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
      Please note: We are not accepting phone inquiries regarding the status of applications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Additionally, we are not working with agencies or third-party recruiters at this time.
      MLV NorCal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
       

      Job Questions:

      1. What about MLV NorCal specifically excites you and where do you think you could add value right away?

     
  • MLV NorCal Manager, Partnerships & Premium
    Location: Northern California (Hybrid)
    Type: Full-time, Exempt
    Reports to: Director of Revenue
    Salary: $62,000 - $72,000 / year

    • ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

      MLV NorCal is part of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a unified professional women's volleyball league launching in 2027 in the Bay Area and Sacramento. As a women-founded and women-led organization, MLV NorCal is committed to building a premier team that excels on the court, leads in the community, and creates a lasting impact for athletes and fans. We are building this organization from the ground up, and revenue will fuel everything we do.


      OVERVIEW
       
      The Manager, Partnerships & Premium will drive new business revenue through the sale of corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and premium seating and hospitality products ahead of MLV NorCal's 2027 launch. The ideal candidate combines strong new-business sales instincts with the relationship-management skills needed to grow accounts from the ground up. This role will manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through proposal development, negotiation, closing, and activation, working closely with marketing, ticket sales, and game/event operations to maximize revenue across all partnership and premium inventory. This position reports to the Director of Revenue.


      RESPONSIBILITIES
       
      ●      Identify, prospect, and close new corporate partnership and sponsorship opportunities with local, regional, and national companies
      ●      Drive new business sales of premium seating, suites, VIP experiences, and hospitality inventory
      ●      Develop and present tailored partnership and premium proposals, including signage, media, promotions, hospitality, and community elements
      ●      Negotiate partnership agreements, contract terms, and renewals
      ●      Manage a book of existing partner and premium accounts, ensuring high client satisfaction and identifying upsell opportunities
      ●      Coordinate with the marketing and game/event operations teams to ensure accurate fulfillment and activation of partner and premium benefits
      ●      Collaborate with the Director of Revenue and business analytics to build and maintain a strong prospect pipeline and leads strategy
      ●      Provide consistent weekly and monthly reporting on pipeline, revenue, and account performance
      ●      Represent MLV NorCal at prospect meetings, sales events, home games, and premium client functions
      ●      Work closely with sales and service leadership to build a cohesive, high-performing team culture from day one
      ●      Bring forward new ideas and creative sales approaches to grow partnership and premium revenue
      ●      Embrace a “Fans First” approach in all client and partner interactions
      ●      Perform other duties as assigned


      QUALIFICATIONS
       
      ●      3–5 years of corporate partnership/sponsorship and/or premium sales experience; professional sports and/or entertainment preferred
      ●      Demonstrated track record of generating new business and exceeding revenue goals
      ●      Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup, build-from-scratch environment
      ●      Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills
      ●      Excellent written and oral communication skills
      ●      Strategic, process-driven planner with strong attention to detail
      ●      Ability to manage multiple accounts, proposals, and deadlines simultaneously
      ●      Ability to work collaboratively across departments with a team-first mentality
      ●      Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office/Keynote for proposal development
      ●      Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays for home games and events
      ●      Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
      ●      Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; this position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
       
      MLV NorCal provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MLV NorCal complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

       

      Job Questions:

       

      1. What about MLV NorCal specifically excites you and where do you think you could add value right away?

     
  • MLV NorCal Manager, Ticket Sales
    Location: Northern California (Hybrid)
    Type: Full-time, Exempt
    Reports to: Director of Revenue
    Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 / year
    Salary: $24.04 - $28.85 / Hour

    • ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

      MLV NorCal is part of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a unified professional women's volleyball league launching in 2027 in the Bay Area and Sacramento. As a women-founded and women-led organization, MLV NorCal is committed to building a premier team that excels on the court, leads in the community, and creates a lasting impact for athletes and fans. We are building this organization from the ground up, and revenue will fuel everything we do.


      OVERVIEW
      The Manager, Ticket Sales will play an active role in building and executing the ticket sales strategy for MLV NorCal ahead of our 2027 launch. The ideal candidate has experience training and motivating a sales staff, with a track record of exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role will play a key part in recruiting and hiring the Ticket Sales staff from the ground up, with a strong emphasis on season ticket membership revenue growth and a full-menu approach to group and premium/suite sales. This position reports to the Director of Revenue.


      RESPONSIBILITIES
      ●      Support the recruiting and hiring process for the Ticket Sales staff, building the team from the ground up
      ●      Oversee new business sales strategy, with an emphasis on founding season ticket membership
      ●      Manage and implement the department's sales training and new-hire onboarding process
      ●      Lead the planning and execution of season ticket membership outbound sales efforts, including appointments, product launches, pipeline growth, and sales events
      ●      Collaborate with the marketing department and sales leadership to grow revenue across all ticketing products, including season, group, partial-plan, and single-game sales
      ●      Drive sales efforts through regularly scheduled prospect events
      ●      Partner with the Director of Revenue and business analytics to establish a robust leads strategy and CRM processes
      ●      Provide consistent weekly and monthly sales reporting on pipeline, activity, and revenue production
      ●      Work closely with sales and service leadership to build a cohesive, high-performing team culture from day one
      ●      Embrace fan development initiatives and community outreach efforts consistent with a “Fans First” approach
      ●      Bring forward new ideas and innovative approaches to increase attendance
      ●      Represent MLV NorCal at home games and events to support ticket sales and premium efforts
      ●      Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly activity levels, pipelines, and revenue production against goals
      ●      Perform other duties as assigned

      QUALIFICATIONS
      ●      3–5 years of ticket sales experience; professional sports and/or entertainment preferred
      ●      1–3 years of experience leading or mentoring a sales team, with demonstrated success
      ●      History of being a top revenue producer for a sports and/or entertainment organization
      ●      Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup, build-from-scratch environment
      ●      Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
      ●      Strategic, process-driven planner with strong attention to detail
      ●      Strong passion for teaching and coaching a sales process
      ●      Ability to work collaboratively across departments with a team-first mentality
      ●      Proficiency with CRM and ticketing systems
      ●      Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays for home games and events
      ●      Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
      ●      Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; this position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
       
      MLV NorCal provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MLV NorCal complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
       

      Job Questions:

       

      1. What about MLV NorCal specifically excites you and where do you think you could add value right away?

     
  • MLV NorCal Rally Crew
    Location: Northern California (Hybrid)
    Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt
    Reports to: Director of Community & Government Affairs & Director of Marketing
    Hourly Rate: $20–22/hour

    • ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

      MLV NorCal is part of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a unified professional women's volleyball league launching in 2027 in Northern California. As a women-founded and women-led organization, MLV NorCal is committed to building a premier professional volleyball team that excels on the court, leads in the community, and creates a lasting impact for athletes and fans.
      We're building more than a team, we're building a brand, a fan base, and a lasting legacy throughout Northern California.
       
      OVERVIEW
      MLV NorCal is seeking energetic, dependable, and fan-focused individuals to join our MLV NorCal Rally Crew. Rally Crew members serve as the face of the organization, representing MLV NorCal at community events, volleyball tournaments, festivals, watch parties, grassroots activations, and home matches. This team plays a critical role in growing the MLV NorCal brand, creating memorable fan experiences, and building excitement for professional women's volleyball throughout Northern California.
       
      The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, fan-focused environment and enjoys engaging with people of all ages. Successful Rally Crew members are outgoing, reliable, adaptable, and passionate about creating positive experiences for every fan interaction. If you're passionate about sports, enjoy working community events, and want to help grow women's volleyball in Northern California, we'd love to have you on our team.


      Brand Ambassador & Fan Engagement
      • Serve as a professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable ambassador for MLV NorCal, representing the organization with a positive and engaging presence.
      • Interact with fans and community members at festivals, community events, watch parties, volleyball tournaments, clinics, and other team appearances.
      • Promote MLV NorCal ticket packages, theme nights, special events, community programs, merchandise, and other team initiatives.
      • Support fan engagement efforts by assisting with fan registration, lead generation, contests, giveaways, and interactive activations.
      • Create an energetic, welcoming, and memorable experience for fans and guests at every event.

      Event Operations
      • Assist with game-day operations, including concourse engagement, promotional giveaways, guest assistance, and other fan experience initiatives.
      • Set up, operate, and tear down event activations, including tents, tables, signage, games, promotional displays, inflatables, and other event equipment.
      • Distribute promotional materials and giveaways while ensuring event spaces remain organized and engaging.
      • Maintain event supplies, promotional materials, and equipment in a clean, organized, and event-ready condition.
      • Support event logistics and assist with additional operational needs as assigned.
       
      Community Outreach
      • Collaborate with the Marketing and Community Engagement teams to execute promotional campaigns, grassroots activations, and community outreach events.
      • Help grow the sport of professional women's volleyball by fostering meaningful relationships with fans, youth organizations, clubs, and community partners.
      • Represent MLV NorCal with professionalism and enthusiasm while strengthening the organization's presence throughout Northern California.
      • Perform other event, marketing, and community engagement responsibilities as assigned.
      Qualifications
      • Previous experience in promotions, marketing, event operations, hospitality, customer service, athletics, or a related field preferred.
      • Experience supporting live events, community activations, sporting events, or promotional campaigns is highly desirable.
      • Experience working with youth sports organizations, children, or families is a plus.
      • Passion for volleyball, sports, or women's athletics is preferred but not required.
      • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences in a professional and welcoming manner.
      • Outgoing, energetic, and confident interacting with fans, guests, and community members of all ages.
      • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
      • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
      • Dependable, punctual, flexible, and adaptable to changing event needs and schedules.
      • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm, professional, and positive during live events.
      • Customer service mindset with a passion for creating exceptional fan experiences.

      Physical Requirements
      • Must be at least 18 years of age.
      • Must reside within the Greater Bay Area and have reliable transportation to travel throughout Northern California.
      • Possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
      • Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds, including event equipment, promotional materials, tents, tables, signage, and displays.
      • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements during events.
      • Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and light rain.
      • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and all home matches based on organizational needs.
      • Ability to travel throughout Northern California and, when necessary, to in-state or out-of-state events, conferences, and training opportunities.
      • Ability to safely set up, operate, and tear down event activations while maintaining a professional and positive demeanor.
      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, physical requirements and working conditions may change as needed.
       
      Why MLV NorCal?
      • The opportunity to help build a professional sports franchise from day one.
      • A chance to make a direct impact on how fans experience and connect with MLV NorCal.
      • Hands-on experience in sports marketing, event operations, community engagement, and fan experience.
      • Opportunities to work alongside industry professionals while building valuable experience in professional sports.
      • Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to growing women's sports and inspiring the next generation of athletes and fans.

      What We Offer
      • Competitive hourly compensation.
      • Flexible, part-time scheduling based on event needs.
      • Hands-on experience in professional sports, live events, and community engagement.
      • Networking and professional development opportunities within the sports industry.
      • An inclusive culture that values diversity, collaboration, and a shared passion for growing women's volleyball.

      This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

      Please note: We are not accepting phone inquiries regarding the status of applications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Additionally, we are not working with agencies or third-party recruiters at this time.

      MLV NorCal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.