Company Background

Founded in 1959, the Buffalo Bills are one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL). The Bills have consecutively participated in the postseason for the last seven year, as well as won two American Football League (AFL) Championships (1964-1965), and an NFL record four straight AFC Championships (1990-1993) that included four trips to the Super Bowl. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the Bills are proud to be a member of the Western New York Community for more than 55 years.

Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills in 2014 and are only the second owners in the team’s history.  Terry Pegula rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected leaders in the energy industry, and the Pegulas are one of the few professional sports owners to operate franchises in multiple sports, also owning the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL) and Rochester Americans (AHL).

The Buffalo Bills are building a new stadium which will open in 2026, and are excited to be building the future while fostering a championship culture. Our HEART values, hard work, energy, accountability, respect, and team, are at the forefront of everything we do for our fans, community, employees, and team.

 

SUMMARY

The Youth Football and Programs Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Buffalo Bills Youth Program outreach efforts with a focus on youth and high school football, as well as youth health and wellness initiatives.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for coordinating player and alumni recruitment efforts for youth football and Play 60 events, programs, and initiatives
• Manage a database of all youth and high school tackle football leagues & organizations as well as flag football leagues & organizations throughout the region
• Distribute and track all Buffalo Bills youth football and Play 60 donations of football equipment and Bills merchandise into the community
• Support the departmental efforts throughout Buffalo Bills Training Camp each summer
• Assist with the development of tackle and flag football outreach in Southern, Ontario (Canada)
• Oversight of the Buffalo Bills Coach of the Week programs for varsity tackle and high school girls flag football and the Don Shula Coach of the Year award
• Execution of the Nike-11On programs for varsity tackle and high school girls flag football
• In partnership with the Western New York Amateur Football Alliance and USA Football, work with local youth and high school football organizations to implement the most current health and safety practices into their programs
• Coordinate all Play Football activations, including but not limited to preseason and regular season game initiatives (halftime scrimmages, pre-game ceremonies, complimentary ticket distributions)
• Assist with the growth and execution of the Bills Play 60 initiative, work closely with our corporate and community partners on the execution of the program throughout the school year
• Main point of contact for non-scholastic flag football programs hosted in partnership with local leagues, organizations and teams, responsible for coordinating and planning events and training opportunities for these organizations
• Work in collaboration with the content department to cover youth football and Play 60 program events
• Support all Bills Marketing Department efforts including game presentation, player recruitment, event execution, and all Bills/NFL Related Programs
• Other responsibilities as assigned

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Marketing or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Candidates should have one to three years prior work experience, with some of that experience in event planning and organizing youth sports and/or youth wellness programs.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications experience.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Must demonstrate a positive-minded personality and be able to interact professionally with all members of department, media, football players and staff.
• Availability to work evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to react and respond to immediate needs while managing day to day activities.
• Must be collaborative with a strong desire and ability to learn.
• Must be detail oriented, organized with strong time management skills.
• Must have reliable transportation. Individual will be required to travel to events, programs and meetings throughout the Western New York regional market as well as Southern Ontario, Canada.
• Must possess a US Passport
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Adobe-in-Design, and Photoshop skills are welcomed.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and move items up to 50lbs for various needs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours during a single shift, while navigating ramps, stairs and elevators
• Must be able to work in all seasons include extreme heat, cold, snow or rain

 

BENEFITS & INCENTIVES Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plan options; fully paid dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance; supplemental vision care and critical illness coverage.

• Investments: 401(K) with employer matching; discretionary annual employer defined contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, volunteer time, diversity awareness days, paid parental leave
• Bills Experience: deeply discounted employee season tickets and paid parking; discount on team store merchandise
• Wellness: onsite fitness facilities and employee cafeteria
• Bills Culture: we offer many social and community volunteer events as well as learning and development growth opportunities

 

COMPENSATION

• The role has an anticipated annualized salary range is between $48,000 - $52,000 . Salary will be based on the level role offered in accordance with candidate’s experience, qualifications and internal team equity.

 

The Buffalo Bills, LLC are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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