JOIN THE CREW

VOLUNTEER TO BE “ON CREW”

MLC Connect is looking for enthusiastic, passionate game changers to join the crew for Connect 2026. Whether you’re currently a full-time creative in sports and enjoy working behind the scenes or working towards a career in sports with an applicable degree, we need your help to bring our vision to life and ultimately push the industry forward. Join our community, meet speakers and leaders, gain valuable experiences, and make connections that stick with you past the conference.

APPLY BY OCTOBER 30TH

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APPLY BY OCTOBER 30TH /

OPPORTUNITIES

THE “ON CREW” EXPERIENCE

  • All-Access Immersion – Receive a full-access pass to every session of MLC Connect, including both the Creative and Innovation tracks, giving you front-row insight into the future of sports creativity.

  • Stay in the Heart of It All – Enjoy hotel accommodations at the official MLC Connect crew and speaker hotel, paired with a fellow volunteer, where the after-hours conversations and connections are often as valuable as the conference itself.

  • Fuel for the Grind – Lunch, dinner, coffee, and refreshments are provided daily, so you can focus your energy on creating, connecting, and learning without missing a beat.

  • Resume-Worthy Experience – Add a standout credential to your portfolio that instantly signals hands-on industry experience and credibility with top-tier creative leaders.

  • Crew Identity & Gear – Rock your official MLC Connect staff T-shirt and receive a curated swag box—a badge of honor and a reminder you’re part of something bigger.

  • Discover your creative calling – Immerse yourself in an environment that sharpens your skills, challenges your perspective, and helps you uncover new passions and career paths you didn’t know existed.

  • Unmatched Access to Leaders & Peers – Network face-to-face with speakers, industry leaders, and creatives from pro teams nationwide, forging connections that evolve into collaborations, mentorships, and lifelong friendships.

  • Contribute to a rare creative culture – Become part of a tight-knit fraternity of innovators who thrive on pushing boundaries, lifting each other up, and shaping a culture that extends far beyond the conference.

  • Turn volunteering into opportunity – What begins as service transforms into a career-changing experience, opening doors, building credibility, and giving you access to opportunities few others will ever touch.

  • Creative Athlete™ Travel Opportunities – Tap into exclusive chances to extend your journey with MLC Connect through select travel opportunities that broaden both your creative and cultural horizons.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Deadline to volunteer: October 10, 2025

  • Monthly mandatory Zoom meetings leading up to the conference

  • Required to be in-market for 5 days around the conference date

  • Have a team-player “all hands on deck” attitude, be willing to help with anything and everything, with the understanding that there will be late nights and early mornings

  • Must be at least 21 years of age, must qualify as a conference attendee, or be working towards a career in sports with an applicable degree

  • Ready to make lasting relationships, learn, grow your craft, and create a fun and memorable experience for our attendees and other crew members

HOW TO QUALIFY AS A CONFERENCE ATTENDEE

GET IN TOUCH

If you’re interested in joining the crew, please fill out the form below.

All submissions will be reviewed in the order they are received. Space is very limited. Thank you in advance for your interest.

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