Marketing Manager

JOB TITLE:

MANAGER, MARKETING
POSITION TYPE: FULLTIME

LOCATION:

PAWTUCKET, RI

REPORTS TO:

VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Rhode Island FC (RIFC) is the premier professional soccer club in Rhode Island, competing in the USL Championship, one of the fastest-growing professional leagues in North America. RIFC is not just a team; it's a movement built on community, passion, and the love of the global game. Our mission is to represent the spirit of the Ocean State, both on the pitch and throughout our communities.

Centreville Bank Stadium is a state-of-the-art, 100 percent electric, soccer-specific stadium on the banks of the Seekonk River. Named Best New Venue of 2025 by Sports Travel Magazine, Centreville Bank Stadium is the flagship destination for sports and entertainment in the Ocean State. Embedded in the Rhode Island community and the official home of the Rhode Island FC, the multi-use venue hosts concerts, sporting events, corporate outings, and cultural festivals year-round.

We are preparing for our upcoming seasons at RIFC and Centreville Bank Stadium, and are committed to creating a vibrant, winning culture that resonates with fans across the region.

The Marketing Manager will coordinate projects, responsibilities and initiatives that support RIFC and events at Centreville Bank Stadium.

As Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for leading fan engagement and driving ticket sales growth for Rhode Island FC and promoting Centreville Bank Stadium events and initiatives.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, this role is essential in shaping the RIFC and Centreville Bank Stadium brand, deepening fan relationships, and developing comprehensive marketing strategies that bring the club experience to life across digital, experiential, and local community platforms.

This position is ideal for a results-driven candidate who thrives at the intersection of sports, marketing, and sales combining creativity and analytics to fill seats, build loyalty, and amplify RIFC's footprint within the local New England sports landscape.

You’ll be joining our organization at a pivotal moment. The club is firmly established in the USL Championship and is building momentum toward future seasons. Soccer is rapidly growing in popularity across the U.S., and RIFC is positioned as the heart of professional soccer for all of Rhode Island and Southern New England. The stadium is ramping up its slate of events and activities, welcoming local, national and internationally recognized brands.

Centreville Bank Stadium will be the destination in 2026.

You’ll join a collaborative marketing team, shape the brand identity of a rising club and stadium, and help drive fan growth in a passionate, yet competitive, sports and entertainment market.

• Develop and execute an annual marketing plan to grow awareness, engagement, and attendance for RIFC home games and Centreville Bank Stadium events.
• Lead the development of integrated campaigns across digital, social, email, and experiential channels that inspire fandom and drive season ticket, mini‑plan, and single‑game ticket sales for RIFC and events at Centreville Bank Stadium.
• Oversee the club's and stadium’s digital fan platforms, ensuring a seamless, engaging fan experience across web, app, and CRM.
• Manage and segment the fan database to deliver personalized, data‑driven communications that increase engagement and retention.
• Develop storytelling and campaign strategies that highlight the excitement of USL Championship soccer, key club milestones, player narratives, and events at Centreville Bank Stadium.
• Identify and execute local community engagement and grassroots soccer opportunities to connect with the Rhode Island and New England community.
• Develop key stadium event strategies to support major ticketed and private events.
• Critical ancillary stadium event support: RIFC and Centreville Bank Stadium operate under a single sports and entertainment entity. As ONE TEAM, you will provide support and work…