Position Summary
The Atlanta Falcons Community Relations Coordinator will directly contribute to the Falcons commitment to giving back to fans and members of the community. This individual will be expected to plan, coordinate and execute numerous events throughout the year that impact the team’s focus areas in the market. This position will also assist with several current player community initiatives, including support for planning events and facilitating program needs.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan and execute team community outreach events throughout the year, including NFL initiatives related to Crucial Catch, Inspire Change, My Cause My Cleats and others
- Coordinate logistics for player outreach events, including Rookie Club events, holiday events and individual passion-driven opportunities
- Assist with Salute to Service activations throughout the season, including but not limited to, military base visits, military appreciation events and other programming
- Assist the Manager of Community Relations with player communication on a limited basis
- Manage @FalconsCR Twitter and Instagram accounts, keeping the accounts updated with community relations events and activities
- Coordinate all autographed memorabilia for organizational and charitable use
- Manage community relations promotional items and storage facilities
- Organize gameday activations including military recognitions, player ticket block programs, Honorary Captain selections and additional game by game responsibilities
- Integrate with various other departments to ensure organizational needs are being met with specific events
- Provide support for community relations documents, including run of shows, budgets, player appearance grids, matching grants and additional documents
- Connect with local organizations to continue to build relationships in the community and the Atlanta Falcons brand
- Support the Community Relations department in additional duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelors Degree required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in community relations, public relations, marketing or project/event management
- Experience working directly with high profile collegiate or professional athletes preferred
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evening events, including all Falcons home games
Required Skills
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people and perspectives
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word software
