Position: Manager, Community Relations – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Community Relations

Reports to: Director, 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 Director, Community Relations, the Manager, Community Relations is responsible for coordinating and implementing all Arizona Cardinals’ community relations initiatives, events, and activities, as well as league programs, coordinating player appearances, autograph signings, and assisting with other programming. We are seeking a proactive problem solver, possessing a strong work ethic. An ability to work at 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 Manager, Community Relations will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following: 

• Lead the planning and execution of League and team community programs and events such as Inspire Change, Heritage/History Month activations, My Cause, My Cleats, Crucial Catch, Community Spotlight, etc.
• Oversee the creation, scheduling, and execution of community outreach programs for community partners, schools and sponsors related to the team's main initiatives.
• Manage all community relations aspects of training camp including Kids Zone and post-practice autograph sessions.
• Maintain the department's social media presence (CR & YFB accounts) via relevant community content.
• Oversee the generation of and approval for all community-related content (press releases, website, team publications, social media accounts, etc.).                                                                                                                              
• Serve and primary point of contact with partners and non-profit organizations.
• Oversee the coordination of community relations appearances by players, including the planning and execution of all player-focused holiday activations.
• Support the development and implementation of all aspects of the club's community-related strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in professional sports entertainment, NFL or Special Event experience
• An individual who is enthusiastic about service and building community.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and solve problems in a high-stress, fast-paced live event/production environment.
• Must be meticulous and highly self-motivated with a shared commitment to excellence.
• Strong understanding of brand standards.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

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.