The AC Grand Rapids Street Team Program is designed to provide opportunities for local soccer fans to join the ACGR movement and build momentum leading up to our inaugural 2027 season at Amway Stadium.
1. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Street Teammates are professional brand ambassadors. They serve as the club’s “boots on the ground,” providing authentic brand experiences and executing grassroots marketing across West Michigan.
- Engagement Specialists: Facilitate “pop-up” soccer activities, while distributing promotional materials.
- Lead Generators: Support front-office growth by capturing fan contact information to expand the club’s official database.
- Content Creators: Capture “fan-eye-view” digital content for ACGR social media channels to document community excitement.
2. TIME COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION
This is a paid, part-time seasonal position tailored to the club’s summer event calendar.
- Program Duration: May – September.
- Hours: Based on club events and needs.
- Shift Structure: Typically 4–6 hour blocks depending on the event.
- Paid Training: Staff must complete a mandatory one-hour brand-immersion and orientation session prior to their first shift.
3. ACTIVATIONS
The ACGR Street Team will activate across a range of community, cultural, and soccer events in and around Grand Rapids this summer. These may include:
- World Cup Watch Parties
- Farmer Markets
- High-Profile Rec Soccer Leagues
- Cultural Festivals
- Youth Soccer Tournaments
Activations include, among others: tabling, operating a soccer-related activity, handing out club promo items, managing a raffle, facilitating signups for more information and season ticket deposits.
4. STREET TEAMMATE BENEFITS
In addition to hourly compensation, Street Teammates receive premium professional and lifestyle perks:
- Official ACGR gear: Staff are fully kitted out with exclusive club-branded gear for all shifts.
- Professional Networking: Direct access to and interaction with ACGR front-office leadership and club staff.
- Career Development: Hands-on, resume-building experience in professional sports marketing and event management.
- Internal Pipeline: A “foot in the door” for future full-time roles as the club expands its staff for the 2027 launch.
- Exclusive Invites: Paid staff will receive invitations to private, team-only events.
5. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal ACGR Street Teammate is a high-energy West Michigan local who thrives in fast-paced, public-facing environments. We are looking for individuals who possess:
- Outgoing Personality: You are a “people person” who finds it easy to start conversations with strangers and share your passion for the game.
- Reliability & Professionalism: As a paid representative of the club, you are punctual, responsible with club equipment, and maintain a positive attitude regardless of the weather or crowd size.
- Local Knowledge: A strong connection to West Michigan and an understanding of the Grand Rapids community.
- Transportation: Access to your own means of transportation with the ability to transport gear and swag from place to place.
- Soccer Savvy: While you don’t need to be a pro player, a foundational knowledge of soccer and an excitement for the 2026 World Cup is a major plus.
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating everything from a high-energy youth tournament at a field complex and to an evening watch party at a downtown soccer bar.
Interested in being an ACGR Street Teammate? Click the button to apply today!