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 in advancing USG’s mission.

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.

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

About Uncommon Sports Group

Uncommon Sports Group (USG) is a 501c3 non-profit committed to connecting, encouraging, and equipping Christians working in the sport industry as student managers, athletic administrators, graduate assistants, interns, and other sport industry positions both at the college and pro level. These individuals are engaged with our community of Christians working in sports and are given opportunities to be equipped through our virtual training experience, known as the USG Academy, Bible studies, international mission trips, attending sport and faith related conferences/conventions, our scholarship programs, and the Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference. USG is primarily self-funded through its innovative Clean Out For A Cause program that collects new and gently used sports apparel from collegiate and professional teams and coaches throughout the country. USG’s vision is to see the sport industry used for God's glory.

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