Position Title: Community Relations Coordinator

Dates of Employment: September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022 (1-year appointment)

Location: Rochester, NY

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

*Requirements*:

This position is reserved for students in the St. John Fisher College M.S. in Sport Management online graduate program. In order to qualify for the role, the individual must be accepted into the program and maintain enrollment of at least 6 credit hours per semester (fall/spring/summer).

The start date for this role aligns with the start of the academic program (September, 2021).

For more information on the M.S. in Sport Management program at St. John Fisher College, including a link to the graduate school application, click here.

About the Club: Flower City Union is a professional soccer club committed to positively impacting the City of Rochester and its surrounding communities by fielding a competitive, championship-caliber team in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) while supporting the development of youth soccer locally. The Club is committed to nurturing social and economic connections through inclusive business practices. It actively embraces diversity and aims to reflect back the faces and voices of the region. The Club will play its inaugural season in 2022.

Position Description: Flower City Union, in partnership with the St. John Fisher College M.S. in Sport Management program, seeks a Community Relations Coordinator. He/she will report to the Chief Operations Officer and will assist with the planning, development, and execution of community relations activities to support Club initiatives and maintain a favorable public image.

The organizational structure of Flower City Union differs from most sport organizations in that entry level roles such as the Community Relations Coordinator are reserved for graduate students enrolled in St. John Fisher College’s M.S. in Sport Management program.

Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, and implement community relations activities that promote and increase awareness of the club throughout the region
Coordinate and schedule programs/events on site and in the community including player and mascot appearances
Assist with content creation for and management of Flower City Union social and digital platforms
Contribute written and visual content for digital and print materials
Assist with fulfillment of league obligations and work to promote the Flower City Union and league brands
Serve as a secondary contact for media requests
Serve as a representative of the Flower City Union brand at all times
Perform other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in sport management, communications, journalism, business, marketing, or a related field
1-2 years of experience, preferably in a sport environment. Internship experience can substitute for full-time employment
A demonstrated interest in working with community groups
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with athletes of all ages and abilities
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to make quick decisions using sound judgment
Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends
Detail oriented and self-starter
Knowledge of soccer is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation:

NYS Minimum Wage: $12.50/hour
Must not exceed 29 hours/week or 130 hours/month

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