Reports to: Chief of Staff and Chief Marketing Officer

Position Summary
The Director of Community Engagement will play a pivotal role in shaping public image, community engagement, and stakeholder relations for the team as it prepares to commence play in the NWSL in 2026. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead external affairs efforts for the club, with respect to not only the renovation of historic White Stadium in Franklin Park but also the exciting debut of Boston’s newest professional sports team.  

Responsibilities
In addition to other duties as assigned, the Director of Community Engagement will be responsible for:  

• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with key elected officials, community boards, civic groups, influential community members, and the public through high-level communication and coalition building.
• Design and implement community engagement opportunities to involve the public in and provide information about both the White Stadium renovation project and the soccer club.
• Continually improve and oversee systems to track, analyze, and disseminate information learned from community feedback.  
• Organize and lead special press and community events, including construction milestone ceremonies and neighbor engagement opportunities to showcase the progress of the White Stadium renovation and build excitement for both the stadium and club.  
• Manage all aspects of membership in local community and business groups, including performing a comprehensive inventory of relevant membership opportunities.  
• Develop and execute social responsibility initiatives in partnership with club stakeholders that align with the organization’s values and contribute positively to the surrounding community.
• Collaborate as necessary with other departments, including marketing and partnerships, in the planning and execution of all activities.  
• Actively communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding activities.  

Desired Characteristics

• Connection to and strong understanding of the City of Boston and surrounding area.  
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.  Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior external affairs or communications role, preferably within the sports and entertainment industry or with large-scale development projects.  
• Strong understanding of public-private partnerships and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and political landscapes.  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.  
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, community relations, and media management.  
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align external affairs efforts with broader organizational goals.  
• Passion for soccer and advancing equity through sport.
• Startup and/or sports experience is a plus.