Community Intern (Mavs Take ACTION) - (SUMMER)

Dallas Mavericks • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Dallas Mavericks pledge to listen, learn, and unite our DFW communities to address racial inequalities and disparities, promote social justice, and drive sustainable change. We are looking for must have a passion/experience in social justice and/or racial equity work. Experience a professional work environment by assisting the Mavs Take Action team with a variety of independent and group projects.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong writing and editing abilities as well as excellent verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize within a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to communicate and engage with fans with a customer-first attitude.
• Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Experience working with promotions, community engagement, or events in a marketing department is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with promotions, community engagement, or events in a marketing department is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide variety of community relations projects that drive brand awareness and community impact.
• Perform daily office duties as assigned by the CR Manager, Coordinator, and Vice President including copywriting, client correspondence, assistance with Excel reports, and compiling data.
• Assist with Community Relations/Mavs Foundation initiatives including community programs, nonprofit partnerships, fundraisers, event planning, and employee service projects.
• Assist with special programs and projects including Jr. NBA basketball clinics, Community Ticket Block donations, Mavs Reading Challenge, Science of Basketball programming, and executing donation requests.
• Manage and organize signed-item inventory, Community Relations warehouse, and giveaways.

Benefits

• Gain professional experience in a sports organization.
• Opportunity to work on community impact projects.
• Networking opportunities within the sports and community relations fields.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree