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UPDATED: September 18, 2024
As a team that strives to represent and serve our community, we also need a community of people behind the scenes to make our goals and vision a reality! There are always ways to help via volunteering or paid positions. See below for open opportunities!
Want to lend your skills to the Wild but don't see an opportunity that fits below? Reach out to us!
The Wild is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes people of all identities to join our team. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation or disability. Applicants of color, women, non-binary, and trans people, individuals with disabilities, applicants from low-income backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We know that BIPOC people as well as people of marginalized gender identities tend to not apply for roles unless they meet 100% of qualifications or experiences. If you are passionate about helping our organization and are open to learning together, we’d love for you to apply.
BOARD POSITIONS
Utah Wild Board Member
Volunteer Position - Two Year Term, 2-4 hrs/week - Remote
Description:
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Serve on the Utah Wild Board of Directors and help guide the strategic vision of the organization, as well as oversee all other employees and volunteers.
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Duties will vary. Whether you have big ideas and big dreams or love diving into the nitty gritty details, this role can be for you. All board members are expected to attend bi-weekly, 90 minute board meetings and make decisions around topics including but not limited to: hiring, strategic vision, mission, big-picture logistics, budgeting, etc. Additionally, seeking board members to fill these particular roles:
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Treasurer: manages the financial health of the Utah Wild organization. Involved in filing taxes, proposing budgets, monitoring spending, and creating financial reports as required. Should have some experience with financial management, bonus if experienced in financial management of nonprofits.
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Nonprofit Specialist: responsible for monitoring our application to be a 501c3 nonprofit with the IRS, ensuring that the Utah Wild is compliant to the requirements of being a 501c3 nonprofit. Should have some experience or willingness to learn about nonprofit operation and regulations.
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Secretary: manages administrative operation of the Board, includes coordinating meeting agendas, updating the Utah Wild calendars, recording and posting meeting minutes, and other administrative tasks. No experience required.
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Compensation: Board positions are not paid positions, as is standard in non-profits. With budget expansion in future years, there may be the opportunity for financial compensation.
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Experience: No experience required (outside of any experience recommended for specific roles above). Helpful experience may include experience with project management, nonprofits, strategic planning or thinking, Google Drive and other organizational platforms, budgeting and fundraising, etc.
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Time Commitment: Two year term, 2-4 hours per week, transition activities may start as soon as you are able, term starts Jan 1, 2025.
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis until December 15th. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
Western Ultimate League Board Member
Volunteer Position - Two Year Term, 0-3 hrs/week - Remote
Description:
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A volunteer position that serves on the Western Ultimate League (WUL) board of directors as a representative of the Utah Wild.
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Who/What They're Looking For:
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The most important factor is alignment with the mission of the organization: a strong commitment to the cause of furthering professional sports for traditionally underrepresented groups and dismantling the aspects of white supremacy present in individuals and organizations.
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We believe that a diverse set of people and experiences push us to be our best. We strive to build a board such that different perspectives can collaborate and feel included. We hope every individual can push our league to grow in a way that’s conscientious and intentional in defining and living our mission, as well as staying true to the people who we serve. We are implementing a consensus decision making model to foster discussion and distribute voting power more equally.
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Additionally, this person is expected to provide (minimum) bi-weekly updates on the status of the league to the Utah Wild board via slack or email. They should be available to answer questions and, as needed, attend Wild board meetings in order to understand the needs of the Wild so that they can advocate for those needs to the league.
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Experience: No experience is required, the following may be helpful possible skills or interests.
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Professional experience that will enhance our league’s growth, including but not limited to: business strategy, marketing, equity, sponsorships, fundraising, legal, finance, media creation, and community outreach.
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We’re interested in people who not only bring a unique skill set, but also possess passion and determination to work with a group of similarly committed individuals to build our league.
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You do not have to play ultimate or be an active member of the ultimate community to be on our board! We’d love to have some outside perspectives.
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Compensation: Board positions are not paid positions, as is standard in non-profits. With budget expansion in future years, there may be the opportunity for financial compensation.
Time Commitment:
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We anticipate that the WUL board will meet every other week, and working committees will meet approximately each two weeks. Depending on the items on the agenda and time of year, board meetings may last multiple hours, and committee meetings are expected to be closer to one hour.
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All board members will be on at least one working committee, to be determined after the board is determined. Officers of the board will be elected once the board is determined.
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Working committees include but are not limited to: Governance; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Finance; League Development; and Marketing/Media
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Terms are either one or two years, with preference for two years.
Express Interest: Please email info@utahwildultimate.org to express interest. Resume and information on pertinent work experience recommended. Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
PAID POSITIONS
General Manager
Paid Position - October 2024 - June 2025, 0-2 hrs/week - Local or Remote
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Description: A paid position that manages itineraries and travel logistics for team practice and game weekends. This person will utilize existing templates to create itineraries and travel spreadsheets to aid players and coaches in creating and managing travel plans. They will need to regularly communicate with players and coaches to ensure all bases (i.e. cars, housing, flights, timing, food, etc.) are covered.
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Experience: Must have strong organizational and communication skills, they should feel comfortable making phone calls and communicating via Slack, and they should have a good working knowledge of Google Sheets. A benefit would be experience booking hotels, rental cars, or flights and experience navigating travel websites.
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Compensation: Pending completion of expected duties, a $1000 stipend will be provided and they will be considered a contract employee of the Utah Wild. Other occasional perks such as merchandise will be available to this person.
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Time Commitment: On average, 0-2 hours per week. Time commitment will spike before weekends with team practices or games.
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis until December 15th. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
Game Day Operations Lead(s)
Paid Position - December 2024 thru June 2025, 0-2 hrs/week - Local to Utah
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Description: A paid position(s) that works with 1-2 other Operations Leads to handle all logistics and personnel needed for game day. This includes all components of facility set-up (e.g. venue, videographers, food trucks, vendors), coordinating medical and volunteer personnel, and ensuring all necessary equipment is present (e.g. scoreboards, water, tables).
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Experience: Must have strong organizational and communication skills, and should have experience in event planning or organization. Ideally, local to Utah.
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Compensation: Pending completion of expected duties, an $1800 stipend will be split among any Game Day Operation Lead(s) and they will be considered contract employees of the Utah Wild. Other occasional perks such as merchandise will be available to these people.
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Time Commitment: On average, 0-2 hours per week. Time commitment will spike on days with home games, where attendance is required for this position and this position will spend 4-6 hours on site per home game.
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis until December 15th. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
Fundraising Coordinator
Paid Position - One+ Year contract, 2-4 hrs/week - Remote
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Description: A paid position that works with the Utah Wild Board Fundraising Chair to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and engage the Fundraising Committee throughout the season. This individual(s) will be responsible for identifying, reaching out to, and developing relationships with potential sponsors and donors as well as helping to maintain existing relationships with previous supporters. This individual(s) will also work with the Fundraising Chair to coordinate the Fundraising Committee (which includes Grant Writer(s) and Sponsor Liaison(s)), track and maintain professional correspondence with existing and new contacts, and develop or refine sponsorship materials as needed. Must gain thorough understanding of the Utah Wild mission and programs properly portray the partner to potential sponsors.
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Experience: Must feel comfortable establishing new contacts, and communicating in a professional manner with potential sponsors, and have strong organizational skills. Training will be provided by the Utah Wild Board Fundraising Chair.
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Compensation: Pending completion of expected duties, a $600 stipend will be provided and they will be considered a contract employee of the Utah Wild. Other occasional perks such as merchandise will be available to this person.
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Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per week
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
Sponsorship Liaison
Paid Position - Flexible Time Commitment - Remote - Rolling Applications
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Description: A paid by commission position that works underneath the Fundraising Coordinator to develop relationships with business sponsors. This individual(s) will be responsible for coordinating meetings with interested sponsors, presenting the Utah Wild slide deck, closing sponsorship deals, and maintaining positive relationships with potential and confirmed sponsors. Must gain thorough understanding of the Utah Wild Purposeful Partnership program and have completed training (provided by the Wild or partners) to support this effort and properly portray the partner to potential sponsors.
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Experience: No experience required, must have strong communication skills.
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Compensation: 5-10% of value of sponsorships attained with minimum commission of $20 per sponsorship won
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Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per week
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
SLC League Operator
Paid Position - Flexible Time Commitment - Salt Lake or Utah County Preferred - Rolling Applications
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Description: This position would be an on the ground presence running the various leagues that are put on by the Utah Wild. This may include goaltimate and ultimate leagues which are primarily operated in the spring and fall. Using existing templates and reference guides created by the Wild, this person would help craft schedules, set up fields, check in people, and keep track of time during games. They should not be someone who plans to participate in the league.
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Experience: No experience required, must have strong communication skills. Helpful experience includes experience with Google Sheets.
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Compensation: This position will be paid $100 or 10% of income from a league (whichever is higher) per league that they operate.
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Time Commitment: 0-3 hours per week from Sept-Nov and March-May
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board or Coaching staff will be conducted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Conduct Liaison
Volunteer Position - Flexible Time Commitment - Remote - Rolling Applications
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Description: This is a volunteer position that assists in resolving reports of violations to the Utah Wild Code of Conduct. This person is expected to act impartially and gather information from the person reporting the violation in order to present the case to the Board or proper authorities. They may work independently or with the Board to resolve reports or concerns.
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Compensation: Utah Wild merchandise + discounts
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Experience: No experience required. Training will be provided in the following areas: bystander intervention, racial sensitivity and/or unconscious bias, and restorative justice practices.
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Time Commitment: Varies, may be little to no time or up to several hours per violation reported depending on the frequency and nature of the reports.
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
Clinic Organizer
Volunteer Position - Flexible Time Commitment - Flexible Location - Rolling Applications
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Description: Volunteer position(s) that help organize youth Ultimate clinic initiatives on weekends when the Utah Wild has professional home games (three weekends between March and May). This may include coordinating field space, scheduling volunteers, and assisting with promotion. We are particularly interested in people local to Salt Lake Valley, Provo, Ogden, Logan, Boise, Bozeman, or Missoula.
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Compensation: Utah Wild merchandise + discounts
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Experience: Should have some experience planning events (may be limited) and have strong organization and communication skills.
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Time Commitment: 3 hours per evening of league plus 3-5 hours of preparation prior to league start
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.
Website Manager
Volunteer Position - Flexible Time Commitment - Remote - Rolling Applications
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Description: The website manager will help to keep the website up to date throughout the season with events, results, announcements, and blog posts.
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Experience: Preferred experience includes use of Wix or other online website editors and/or experience with design. Should have a strong grasp of the English language and strong communication skills to gather necessary information from the board.
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Compensation: Utah Wild merchandise + discounts
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Time Commitment: 0-2 hours per week, must be available to make updates on short timelines as needed (for example, publishing game results within 24 hours of games).
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Express Interest Here: Interviews with candidates and 1-3 members of the Board or Coaching staff will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and questions will be provided in advance of the interview.