IT Support Specialist (Contractor)

Background Bay FC is the first NWSL team in the Bay Area. Co-founded by four U.S. Women’s National Team legends—Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, and Leslie Osborne—in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street, Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it. Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity. Bay FC is a team that defies convention and transcends culture. We are proud to represent the Bay Area with its tapestry of different ethnicities, languages, climates, and ideas. Our team will be a uniting force, building a culture of belonging and shared pride. We will become a beacon of hope and connection, welcoming and embracing all fans. Our stadium will be a home for people of all backgrounds and identities. We will be the bridge that unites the Bay’s diverse communities. Through our actions and our love of the game, we will inspire and improve the lives of others. While our community is our foundation, our love of football is our reason for being. We have the fire to be the best, and we will show up on the field every day with intensity, competitiveness, passion, and a drive to win. Position Summary Bay FC is seeking a resourceful and motivated IT Support Specialist (Contractor) for 6 months, to support our growing environment. In this role, you’ll be a key part of the support team, helping end users resolve issues, adopt new technologies, and stay productive. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in IT support, learns quickly, communicates clearly, and is eager to expand their skill set, and work with an exciting team. This position will be a 6-month contract, 3 days per week onsite/potential for hybrid and approximately 24 hours per week.Responsibilities Day-to-Day IT SupportThe contractor would serve as the primary first-line IT support resource for SF Offices.Responsibilities would include:Responding to employee IT support requests.Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.Supporting Windows and Mac computers.Troubleshooting monitors, docks, keyboards, mice, printers, and other peripherals.Troubleshooting basic wired and wireless connectivity issues.Assisting with Microsoft 365 applications.Supporting Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Slack, Zoom, Adobe, and other business applications.Providing on-site and remote IT support.Managing and resolving Tier 1-2 support tickets.Escalating more complex issues to the internal IT team.Employee Onboarding & OffboardingThe contractor would assist with routine onboarding and offboarding activities, including:Providing new hire technology orientation.Preparing computers and peripherals.Commissioning new employee accounts and workstations.Decommissioning departing employee accounts and workstations.Asset management.Conference Room & Office TechnologyProvide first-line support for conference rooms.Troubleshoot displays and video conferencing equipment.Assist with Teams and Zoom meetings.Troubleshoot basic AV issues.Support office printers and peripherals.Escalate complex AV or infrastructure issues when necessary.IT OperationsMaintain organized IT equipment and storage areas.Assist with IT inventory.Document recurring support issues.Assist with routine IT projects.Coordinate with vendors when directed by the internal IT team.Perform other IT support responsibilities as needed.Flexible work schedule, willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and gamedays as needed.Qualifications The ideal contractor would have:1–3 years of IT support or help desk experience.Strong customer service skills.Experience supporting Windows and/or Mac computers.Microsoft 365 experience.Basic networking knowledge.Strong troubleshooting skills.Experience supporting end users in an office environment.Ability to work independently onsite and remotely.Strong organizational and communication skills.Preferred experience includes:Microsoft Entra IDMicrosoft 365IntuneApple Business ManagerRipplingSlackZoomTeamsExchange OnlineSharePointOneDriveConference room/AV technologyIT asset managementCompensation: The hourly rate for this role is $25/hr. Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.