Position: Community Relations Associate - Part Time/Non-Exempt

Reports To: Manager, Youth Football

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

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.

Summary:

The Community Relations Associate - Part Time will serve as a key touchpoint with fans for the team and our brand in the community through outreach events, programs, and initiatives.

Primary Job Duties:

The Community Relations Associate - Part Time will have responsibilities including, without limitation the following:

Community Relations

Assist with planning and executing team community outreach events, including NFL initiatives such as Salute to Service, Crucial Catch, Inspire Change, and others
Assist with providing memorable moments with client and fans for Arizona Cardinals CR Instagram
Ensure the activation areas set up and tear down is done in a timely manner
Assist community relations staff members with additional projects as needed

Youth Football

Assist with the execution of NFL Flag, Gatorade Jr Training Camps and Heads Up Football
Oversee the activation of activities provided to fans such as fan zone, practice drills, flag football game etc.
Interact and greet guests to ensure a positive fan experience
Assist with providing memorable moments with client and fans for Arizona Cardinals CR Instagram
Ensure the activation areas set up and tear down is done in a timely manner

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: A bachelor’s degree or working towards the completion of a degree
Experience: Minimum 1 year in event operations preferred
Bilingual is a plus
High energy, proactive planner with a sense of urgency, creativity, style, and attention to detail
Strong organization skills with experience in multitasking with multiple work-intensive projects
Perform under tight deadlines while thinking clearly under pressure
Proven strategic thinker and an excellent communicator
The ability to work well with people in a team environment
Reliable, punctual, and courteous
Comfortable working as part of a team, as well as independently.
Able to work on your feet for long hours, as well as nights and weekends
Able to lift 50 lbs