This full-time position is responsible for support of the Community Outreach department’s plan that strives to have a positive impact both in the community and at Carolina Hurricanes home games. Through a wide range of initiatives, promotions and fan development events this role promotes the Hurricanes brand and hockey to a broad audience. All responsibilities aim to support the organization’s key objectives which are to increase revenue, support season ticket sales, increase brand recognition and position the team in a favorable light.

Primary responsibility will be to assist the Carolina Hurricanes in running programs related to the Industry Growth Fund.
Oversee the Industry Growth Funds Carolina Hurricanes Passport Program
Create and build the overall Passport programs look and mission
Run the day-to-day programming and tracking connected to the Passport Program, including implementing and getting school support.
Plan and manage school and community partnerships tied to the Passport Program
Oversee all internal and external events tied to the Passport Program
Coordinate all marketing efforts attached to the Passport Program
Create yearly recaps of the IGF program for the team and NHL.
Work with local school systems on implementing and running a wide range of programming focused on health, education, and Brand connection.
Plan, manage and run events/promotions in the community that will continue to promote or extend the Carolina Hurricanes brand.
Help support annual major and minor events in the community over the year, including hockey camps, hockey clinics, in-school programming, Ball & Street initiatives, and Foundation events.
Assist department with prep and execution of in-game promotions youth activities. Hockey showcase and Youth Starter of the Game.
Partner with the Community events Manger to assistant and execute all aspects of the south plaza parties before games.
Support and assist Hurricanes Foundation Donation Exchange program

Experience

Relative experience in community relations, community-based programs, nonprofit work, or event management; experience in the sports & entertainment industry strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work games and events that require working nights, weekends and some holidays
Must have experience organizing and running events
Ability to represent the Carolina Hurricanes Community Outreach in a positive light
Ability to help set up and maneuver displays weighing up to 100 lbs.
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to lead.
Ability to set and achieve strategic objectives and goals while managing the budget of the IGF program.
Experience in both CR and Foundation initiatives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in all computer programs and database use.
Valid NC Driver’s license with acceptable driving record and pass criminal background check.

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

Hurricanes Holding, LLC reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Hurricanes Holdings, LLC may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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