Chicago Stars

**JOB TITLE**: Coordinator, Photography
**DEPARTMENT**: Marketing

**POSITION OVERVIEW**
The Coordinator of Photography is a member of the Marketing Department and reports to the Senior Manager of Photo and Video Production. This role contributes to a variety of business initiatives by photographing Chicago Stars home and away games, Corporate Partnerships events, community involvement, and other CSFC programming. Post-production responsibilities include culling, adding metadata, and treating digital assets.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions*

• Demonstrate leadership in accordance with Chicago Stars FC mission, vision and values.
• Capture impactful, brand aligned, images across multiple properties including but not limited to:
o Chicago Stars FC home and away matches, in-season and off-season practices, team media day, community functions, corporate initiatives, and internal/external events
• Assist in maintaining and overseeing digital photo archiving system. Work to ensure the photo archiving system is the primary resource for all marketing and sponsorship photo assets.
• Assist with the organization of all internal and external photography
• Plan and execute shoots—from concepting and gear prep to lighting and location scouting
• Must be available for 90% of home matches and 50% of away matches
• Support proper documentation and retention of all job postings, job descriptions, interview notes, etc.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:**
• 2-3 years of photography experience, ideally within sports, music, editorial, or lifestyle brands
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a mix of sports action, portrait, behind-the-scenes, and editorial work
• Proven experience managing and organizing large volumes of visual assets within an asset management system
• Advanced skills in Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop preferred
• Experience in studio lighting and portraiture preferred
• Understanding of creative process and willingness to collaborate with marketing team members
• Develop a strong rapport with players, staff, and creatives to enable authentic storytelling
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment.
• Uphold CSFC brand standards and photography guidelines across all deliverables
• Demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
• Capacity to lift 35lbs overhead.
• Work in inclement weather and varying temperatures
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

**LOCATION/SCHEDULE**
• Work hours are generally 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Must have
ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have reliable Transportation to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL, Central office located in Downtown Chicago, and Northwestern University in Evanston, IL

**BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHICAGO STARS**: We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization.
• Medical Insurance, including FSA and HSA plan options
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) and employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Tickets
• Fun and Engaging Volunteer Opportunities

**ABOUT US**
Established in 2007, the Chicago Stars were a founding member of the former Women’s Professional Soccer and later became one of the original eight teams to form the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. They are the longest continuously operating professional women’s soccer team in the United States. The Chicago Stars have made the playoffs in seven consecutive years, from 2015-2021, while also competing in three championship matches in as many years, including the 2019 and 2021 NWSL Championships and the 2020 Challenge Cup Championship.
At Chicago Stars FC, we believe in the power of community. Our mission extends beyond the pitch as we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of our fans, players, and local organizations. With our partners, including Wintrust, we are committed to fostering connections, promoting inclusivity, and empowering individuals through the beautiful game of soccer. We strive to support a diverse community where everyone feels valued, inspired, and empowered.

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process, please email us at humanresources@chicagostars.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Coordinator, Photography

Chicago, Illinois

Coordinator, Photography

Chicago Stars

@thechicagostars

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