Social Responsibility Program Coordinator

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

Nba Co., Limited - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Social Responsibility Program Coordinator at the NBA plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and promoting the organization's social responsibility initiatives. This position involves managing various business partnerships, campaigns, and programming efforts aimed at addressing pressing social issues within communities. The coordinator will work closely with internal departments, business partners, players, and teams to execute impactful social campaigns and events, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders involved.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, communication, and implementation of NBA/WNBA social impact marquee events.
• Draft planning materials and manage events from start-to-finish, ensuring an exceptional attendee experience.
• Prepare documents for community-based event planning, including event runs of show and social media copy.
• Manage social impact business partnerships and track marketing and licensee partner conversations.
• Support the research and vetting of potential non-profit partners.
• Coordinate organizational logistics for the NBA Social Responsibility department, including managing orders and supplies.
• Maintain the social responsibility calendar and coordinate donations and inventory.
• Onboard new vendors and schedule meetings, managing vendor and partner relationships.
• Support the creation of contracts and manage budgets while meeting strict deadlines.
• Communicate key issues internally via status update reports and proactively recommend solutions.
• Lead culture efforts for the Social Responsibility group, including celebrations and achievements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-4 years working in social impact, preferably within a marketing agency, sports organization, or non-profit.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and exercise flexibility as needed.
• Solutions-oriented approach to solving operational challenges proactively.
• Effective communicator with experience in event planning.
• Experience in fundraising or business partnership development.
• Strong attention to detail and process-oriented.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Passion for supporting people and communities in need.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships.
• Strong analytical and research skills with advanced knowledge of MS Office suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a professional sports organization or league.
• Familiarity with social media engagement strategies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work option
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities