Player Relations Associate - Player Services (External Agency Staff)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Player Relations Associate will assist the Director, Player Relations in building a strong partnership with both players and Legends through an environment of trust, care, and fairness. In addition, he/she will play a significant role in the overall management of the NFL Legends Community from a logistical standpoint and will assist in the execution of marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities
NFL Legends Community
- Manage the administration of logistics for the NFL Legends Community
- Legends Community Database management
- Work with third party vendor to track and monitor new members/sign ups
- Provide information to Legends Directors/Coordinators to make outreach to new potential members
- Assist with registering new members
- Overall maintenance of the database
- Provide database updates to club contacts as requested
- Facilitate communications and manage execution of any programs available to Legends
- Management of the NFL Legends Community Fantasy League
- Distribution of any perks or benefits (i.e., DirecTV, NFL Game Pass, etc.)
- Liaison with the Hall of Fame, NFL ticketing and the 32 clubs to manage the Hall of Fame Game Pass program
- Assist in the management of the Legends Coaches Network and mentor opportunities
- Provide support at events to aid in development of coaches (e.g., Coaches Clinic)
- Manage logistics for all NFL Legends mentor opportunities (International Player Pathway, EWSB, Senior Bowl, NFL Combine, etc.)
- Maintenance of the Coaches Portal
- Manage any logistics tied to Legends Community committees and networks
- Assist in the development and launch of the Legends Community Media Network
- Manage any coordination tied to committee meetings (invites, agendas, notes, etc.)
- Assist in the execution and programming for the Legends Youth Advisory Committee
Player Marketing Support
- Assist with logistics for NFL Legends and current players participating in NFL events
- Provide operational on-site support at all live events
- Assist with appearance logistics for all tent pole events
- Create look books for each live event
- Manage the charity request process
- Manage the player visit opportunity and process for the NY and LA office
- Creation and management of a calendar to track visits
- Create an overall offer/package for the interested players/Legends
- Management of logistics tied to the player’s visit (travel, agenda, etc.)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Experience working in the sports industry and/or client management preferred
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience working in the sports marketing industry
- Prior experience in client management preferred
- General knowledge of football and NFL players/teams
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
- Effective interpersonal skills that enable one to communicate and work across the organization and with outside parties
- Ability to manage others with different interests and skill sets
- Maintain autonomy on select projects and integrate internal parties where necessary
Physical Demands
- This position may require standing for long periods of time and heavy lifting while on-site at NFL events
Travel
- This position will require travel 30% of the year including all major NFL events
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
This position is required to work 40 hours per week, and may require work on select weekends and holidays
This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Salary
$28 - $28 USD
The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
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