NBA is hiring a
Social Responsibility Program Coordinator

WORK OPTION: 4 days/week in the NY office   The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace.  To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.   Job Summary The Social Responsibility Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and amplification of the NBA and affiliate leagues (WNBA, G League & 2K League) social impact efforts. They will be responsible for the successful execution of NBA Cares tentpole activations and manage department operations and administrative needs with a focus on efficiency, collaboration, and information sharing. This position will be based in the NBA’s New York office and will include travel.   Major Responsibilities Assist with the planning, communication, and implementation of NBA/WNBA social impact programming including drafting planning materials, organizing meetings, managing events from start-to-finish inclusive of all prep (ordering signage, t-shirts) focused on ensuring an exceptional and hospitable attendee experience Manage and track team and player community-related efforts for both the NBA and WNBA Manage and foster meaningful relationships with NBA teams, community partners and other community-based organizations Project manage events around marquee NBA tentpole activation periods Communicate key issues internally via status update reports and meeting updates while proactively recommending solutions Manage vendor and partner relationships, support the creation of contracts and manage budgets, all while meeting strict deadlines Prepare documents for event planning such as event runs of show, key messages and suggested social media copy Research and vet potential non-profit partners, social impact issues in specific markets, team or player social impact activations, etc. Identify and highlight relevant social impact content from partners, teams, players, and coaches. Manage event orders, such as partner signage, merchandise, shipping, etc. Identify and solve operational challenges proactively Research best practices across teams and players as well as across the impact industry at large Lead department operations with an eye towards utilization and implementation of tech tools that allow for seamless information tracking and sharing   Required Education/Professional Experience Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working with community program & project management (preferably in a non-profit or professional sports setting) Previous experience with event and campaign management   Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail. Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly. Advanced written and oral communications skills. Excellent project management skills. Knowledgeable in community programming focused on issues of health and wellness, sustainability, education, and racial and social justice. Ability to think creatively and communicate clearly, professionally and persuasively (both verbally and in written form). Advanced cross-collaboration communication skills with internal and external parties. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent at building and maintaining professional relationships! Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, exercise flexibility as needed, communicate changes/updates to colleagues in a timely manner. Experience using tech tools such as Airtable or Salesforce to enhance collaboration and information sharing. Experience using Survey Monkey, Google Forms, or another tech platform aimed at gathering, synthesizing, and tracking data and patterns to inform larger strategy.   Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000  The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.  The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   About the NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

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