Job Description:

Summary:

The Alumni Associate is responsible for administrative and event support for the supervisor, as well as project work in Alumni relations, Ambassador programming, and organizational capacities including, but not limited to, travel coordination for Ambassador appearances, invoice and expense submissions, and event support for Alumni events and anniversaries, as well as assist with development of Alumni engagement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary:

Assist with travel booking and internal ballpark coordination for Ambassador appearances, on-site anniversary celebrations, NHOF inductions, and other Alumni visits
Escort Alumni to requests around the ballpark during home games
Support in organization with meetings, planning, and program development
Assist in creating/supporting plans and updates to build an Alumni Association and grow the department
Assist in ensuring we maintain positive relations with all Alumni

General:

Administrative support – Project organization, travel booking, email correspondence, scheduling etc.
Generate purchase paperwork, and track purchase orders to ensure invoices are received and paid in a timely fashion.
Maintenance of Ambassador schedules and travel.
Support in kick-starting an Alumni engagement platform

Key Performance Indicators:

Efficiently produce high quality to meet deadlines
Problem solving, dependability and discretion
Creativity and ideation
Strong interpersonal skills
Organization Alumni appearances
Timeliness of budgets, departmental paperwork, and invoice submission
Positive feedback from internal staff and external contacts/partners

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience in marketing, Alumni relations, PR, sports, or events and entertainment preferred.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Excellent team player and collaborator.
Able to prioritize, plan, make decisions and over-communicate in a lean organization.
Quick and innovative thinker with anticipatory sense and an excellent sense of judgment with the ability to navigate nuance and sensitivities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong knowledge of baseball; familiarity with Mets and club history is a plus.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Salary: $18.65 an hour

For technical reasons, we strongly advise to not use an .edu email address when applying. Thank you very much.

Associate, Alumni Relations