Position: Assistant, Community Relations - Part Time/Temporary (12 months)/Non-Exempt

Department: Community Relations

Reports to: Manager, Community Relations

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person 

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here. 

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Community Relations, the Assistant, Community Relations will support all facets of the Community Relations Department via various outreach events, programs, and initiatives. This is a 12-month, Part-Time position that will require additional evening and weekend hours as dictated by the department's events and responsibilities. An ability to work at all Arizona Cardinals home games, long hours, irregular schedules, weekend, early morning, late night, and holiday work assignments are the norm. A good attitude and a commitment to teamwork is a must.

Primary Job Duties:

The Assistant, Community Relations, will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following: 

• Assist with planning and executing team community outreach events, including NFL initiatives such as Salute to Service, Crucial Catch, PLAY 60, and others.
• Assist with managing Arizona Cardinals CR Instagram and Twitter accounts, keeping the accounts constantly updated with community relations events and activities.
• Manage Community Relations inventory, including appearance jerseys, equipment and promotional items.
• Assist with the event planning and management of all player appearances, visits and special events.
• Manage community relations contact databases.
• Assist community relations staff members with additional projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in the sports industry preferred
• Experience in event operations
• Previous experience engaging with youth and high school football organizations, particularly coaches, preferred
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals across the organization
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity around professional athletes in their work environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length.
• This role will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is 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.