The Community Relations Assistant will provide support to all persons in the Community Relations department over the 2023-2024 Falcons football pre-season, regular, and post-season. This is an opportunity that will require up to 40 hours per week with evening and weekend hours as dictated by the department’s events and game day responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include
Assist Community Relations Department with various events, programs and initiatives
Assist with all aspects related to the Community Relations department, including but not limited to military outreach, player outreach, youth and high school football and Legends outreach
Aid with the support of the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon programs and initiatives
Oversee and manage all department databases
Attend and assist at various internal events where Atlanta Falcons players and/or Legends are requested
Assist with the execution of Community Relations game day operations
Coordinate distribution and database logging necessary gameday tickets and credentials
Assist with managing @FalconsCR Twitter and Instagram accounts; keeping accounts constantly updated with new material
Assist with supporting the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon social media accounts
Assist with processing, fulfilling and shipping donations using DonationXchange
Manage Community Relations inventory, including appearance jerseys, Legends blazers, equipment, giveaways and promotional items
Assist with taking, compiling and reporting out various department meeting notes
Assist with events and special group visits during Atlanta Falcons Training Camp
Respond to all Community Relations mail inquiries
Maintain cleanliness and organization of department related properties within the team’s facilities
Update and maintain various Community Relations materials on a weekly basis
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in event operations, planning and executing preferred
At least one year experience working in the sports industry preferred
Skill and Knowledge Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint