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Community Relations Coordinator
Philadelphia Eagles
he Philadelphia Eagles is known as one of the more progressive organizations in professional sports and is considered one of the most storied sports franchises in history. As an organization, the Philadelphia Eagles is both an exciting and demanding place to work fueled by passion, dedication, and a commitment on and off the field. We take our responsibility to the community seriously; the Eagles aim to make an impact in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. The Eagles has developed programs that provide support to the community including Eagles Autism Foundation and Eagles Cares. In addition, we are an environmental leader with our Go Green Program.
The executive office is located at the NovaCare Complex. This spectacular 108,000 square foot facility offers the very best in terms of space, amenities and care for the players, coaches, and staff.
Lincoln Financial Field is one of the premier sports and entertainment facilities in the United States. In addition to being the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, the stadium hosts numerous other events, providing an unmatched spectator experience for over 69,000 fans. Lincoln Financial Field is maintained and managed by professionals working together to provide the highest quality sports and entertainment experience in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.
Position Summary
The Community Relations Coordinator will plan, develop, implement, and analyze community relations campaigns, activities, and related events. Responsibilities also include maximizing and implementing team and league programs, coordinating player appearances donation requests, and assisting with marketing programs.
Reporting Relationships
The Community Relations Coordinator reports to the Vice President of Community Relations.
Position Responsibilities
- Builds and maintains relationships with members of the community.
- Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events. Coordinate Employee and Eagles family engagement, giving and volunteering events with internal and external stakeholders.
- Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties.
- Drafts and distributes various content communicating and promoting community relations initiatives.
- Coordinates receipt and fulfillment of donation requests by community, charity-related, and/or corporate groups, along with autograph signing sessions.
- Assists with planning and execution of League and team community programs and events such as Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, etc.
- Coordinates Community Relations aspects of training camp including visits from groups, post-practice autograph sessions and coordinating player appearances at corporate partner-related events.
- Organizes and executes Community Relations gameday guest experiences (special experiences, meet and greets, etc.).
- Supports the Eagles Care program by maintaining relationships with nonprofits and executing events on players’ off days during the season.
Qualifications
- · Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Social Work, or related field.
- · 2 years event experience (with community experience preferred)
- · Knowledge of promotional events and media partnerships. Ability to use that knowledge to strategically plan Community Relations initiatives.
- · Ability to assist in the implementation of a multiple projects.
- · Proven creativity and written and verbal skills as well as computer skills.
- · This is a full-time non-exempt role.
- · Ability to work non-traditional hours, for example events and gamedays.
- · This position is currently subject to a COVID-19 vaccination requirements, subject to applicable law.
Desired Competencies
- Integrity & Values - Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization.
- Personal Accountability – Confident and able to navigate tough decisions, gains input from others and moves decisions forward in the organization; accountable for actions.
- Results Oriented - Inspires the team and the organization for results to improve bottom line performance; able to make timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation.
- Initiative – Demonstrates enthusiasm and a passion to excel. This should extend to all circumstances, including in cases where opinions have been overruled.
- Attention to detail – Outstanding proven ability to gather, manage, prioritize, and integrate large amounts of information, & several projects at once.
- Organizational Ability - Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at once. Connects people and resources to get projects completed; has a strong ability to multi-task and keep order.
- Positive Reaction – Quickly learns from mistakes & incorporates that learning into solutions for the future.
- Interpersonal Confidence – A successful candidate will politely command respect with a variety of personality types and effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization. Candidate must possess thick skin; exhibit tempered persistence & the ability to deal with rejection and respectfully move forward.
- Excellent communication skills – must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of personality types (players & staff) and in a variety of situations.
EOE
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
For your consideration:
· Our organization makes an impact.
· Generous time off effective the first day of hire, paid holidays - including 2 floating holidays, summer Fridays, 3 weeks paid vacation, sick time, and Eagles time.
· Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits.
· Financial wellness. Invest in your future. 401(k) with company match and company provided Pension Plan.
Job posted October 26, 2021
