Project Coordinator, Marketing

Position Overview

Sporting Kansas City is looking for a Project Coordinator to keep our internal marketing engine humming. This is an entry- to mid-level in-office role designed for someone who is tactically minded, highly organized, and obsessed with accuracy.

You'll work closely with our Project Management, Creative, Strategic, and Digital teams to support workflows, implement plans, manage logistics, and keep all project information and systems current and moving. It’s an exciting time to be part of the team as we prepare for the World Cup coming to Kansas City. As a Project Coordinator, you'll focus on taking strategic vision and breaking it down into actionable steps.

Your mission: ensure that execution is clean, clear, and on time, every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of projects and deliverables across departments.
• Support the execution of tasks within established internal workflows.
• Translate complex projects into timely, clear, and achievable action steps with the support of the Director.
• Help with scheduling, tracking tasks, and coordinating resources as needed.
• Facilitate communication between Creative, Strategic, and Digital teams.
• Keep project management systems up to date with accurate information.
• Flag potential issues or misalignment for review by project leads.
• Assist in reviewing deliverables for accuracy and brand consistency.
• Share updates with internal teams to help maintain alignment.
• Contribute to an organized work environment that supports creative and strategic efforts.
• Maintain an organized environment that allows creative and strategic work to flourish.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated 1-3 years of hands-on experience in marketing, advertising, communications, or event coordination.
• Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Workfront, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.
• A tactical, execution-minded team player who thrives in the details.
• Confidence juggling multiple timelines, deliverables, and resource needs.
• A proactive communicator who isn’t afraid to clarify, confirm, or course-correct.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in catching what others might miss.
• Comfortable supporting multiple projects and departments at once.
• An understanding of how marketing, creative, and strategic workflows operate.
• Willingness to work hard, adapt quickly, and support the team wherever needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with creative or marketing environments.
• Sports marketing experience.
• Experience in a marketing or advertising team setting.
• Experience working in Adobe Workfront or similar project management tools.