Position Title

Coordinator, Community & Social Responsibility

Circle, Department

Creative & Communications

Status (E/NE, FT/PT)

N on-Exempt, Full-Time

Reports To

S r. Director, Community & Social Responsibility

Summary

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

As the Community & Social Responsibility Coordinator, you will assist in impacting the community through a commitment to education and mentoring, health and fitness, military recognition, and basic needs as well as NBA sponsored program and player charities. In addition, you will work directly with the Detroit Pistons Foundation on fundraising initiatives and reporting, as well as community programming for Foundation grantees.

Are you interested in joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community? Join Detroit Pistons team and our mission.

What You’ll Be Doing

Planning and implementing community events including event management and budgeting
Activating NBA community platforms (Women’s Empowerment, Pistons Mentoring, etc.)
Collaborating with Corporate Partnerships on sponsored community events, platforms and campaigns
Assist as departmental liaison with Digital Media to lead all CSR social media content and channels
Assist in leading all aspects of departmental micro site and subsequent web pages, content and format
Assist with fundraising efforts and community programs on behalf of the Detroit Pistons Foundation, including but not limited to online auction fundraising, following bidding trends and acquiring items to improve fundraising potential
Lead department’s master calendar and game night synopsis ensuring all activations are up to date
Assisting in leading interns and game day staff
Lead internal/external autograph item donation requests, and ordering/inventory of department giveaway items
Collaborate with creative team to design and create department collateral (i.e. bi-monthly newsletter, event materials, etc.)
Assist with operation of Community Ticket Program
Aide Sr. Director with all other projects, as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field required
Experience in Community Relations and/or Corporate Social Responsibility, Foundation or nonprofit role, Event Planning, Marketing
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
Experience in Ability to multi-task and work in a faced-paced environment.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and to effectively lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Previous work in the field of athletics or entertainment a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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