Flag Football Program Associate (External Agency position)

The NFL is seeking a passionate and organized Flag Football Program Associate to help lead a variety of initiatives at the League. The Associate will play an integral leadership role for key flag football programs, including NFL Global Flag Ambassadors, Legends/Player’s integration and activations, partner relation management with key partners in the flag football space, and Olympic support.

The right candidate has a passion for flag football, is team-oriented, with a high EQ and can navigate across internal departments, NFL Clubs and partners.

This role will be a key liaison and cross-functional player across the organization and work closely with our Football Operations, Marketing, Events, Sponsorship and Broadcasting teams to drive flag football efforts forward.

Responsibilities

• Help lead program execution for Global Flag Ambassador program, including selection process, onboarding, and activation of Global Flag Ambassadors across NFL players / Legends, elite flag football players, and the broader flag football ecosystem
• Coordinate with Player Engagement and the rest of Football Operations to ensure effective integration and support of NFL players and Legends within flag initiatives.
• Develop relationships with external flag / football partners to collaborate on programs and cover & amplify events (e.g. RCX Sports, High School Football America, MaxPreps)
• Provide project management and execution support for Olympics initiatives in the leadup to flag football’s debut in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
• Collaborate with NFL Clubs on growing flag football, including coordinating communication and providing best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 2-3 years of proven experience in program management, strategy, or talent/partner relations
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative team player who can navigate a matrixed organization and foster positive relationships across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of NFL, professional or youth sports is preferred
• Knowledge of and passion for flag football strongly preferred

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. This position is FLSA non-exempt and may require overtime as needed.
• 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.

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible 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, and local laws. 

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