Social Responsibility & Youth Programs Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support at all community events.
• Research and identify funding opportunities and maintain funding cycle database to support philanthropic efforts.
• Aid in the management of the foundation’s CRM to engage and retain donors in partnership with the Sr. Manager of Social Responsibility.
• Maintain up-to-date contact list of all partners.
• Research local non-profit organizations that will serve as potential beneficiaries.
• Aid in the management of project timelines, event calendars, activation guides, donation requests, inventory, database management, and volunteer engagement.
• Track and document program outcomes/impact for community initiatives.
• Aid in the data collection of the Annual Social Responsibility Report and other pertinent data points.
• Aid in tracking player’s appearances, community engagement and volunteer hours of front office and community members.
• Aid in coordinating logistics of corporate partnerships activation logistics from the community perspective.
• Engage in board governance tasks related to the Dallas Wings Community Foundation.

Youth Programs

• Provide hands-on support at all youth events and youth activations at home games.
• Aid the Director of Youth Programs with monitoring, documenting, and ensuring the safety and quality of experience for youth athletes, front office, facility staff, and Wings Talent at events.
• Research and identify local youth organizations, facilities, and tournaments to grow youth database, encourage participation, and impact ticket sales opportunities.
• Aid the Director of Youth Programs with managing project timelines, event calendars, activation guides, inventory, database management, and youth coach’s schedule.
• Aid with data collection to report to leadership, the league, and interested corporate sponsors.
• Serve as a role model by promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.
• If applicable with previous basketball and/or youth coaching experience; assist in the execution of engaging basketball training sessions, teach fundamental skills, game strategies, and basketball IQ in a positive and encouraging environment.
• Manage internal creative requests, event registrations, and inquiries using Monday.com, Formstack, and SportsEngine.
• Maintain a high level of content knowledge relating to best practice trends in WNBA community and youth sports activations.

Game Day Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for all games.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be available to attend all home games for Dallas Wings, as well as attend most community events.
• Games & events may take place on nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Job Requirement

• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Relevant Work Experience:
• 1-2 years of experience with community engagement, sports philanthropy preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience with partnerships and event planning.
• 1-2 years of previous fundraising preferred.
• 2+ years of previous basketball and/or youth coaching experience preferred, not required.

Work Location & Hours

• Work is performed in the office and/or at one of the arenas as determined necessary by the Company.
• Must be available to attend all home games, as well as attend company events.
• Games & events may take place on nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Ideal Candidate Attribute/Competencies

• Self-starter and motivated.
• Detailed oriented and organized.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive, productive, and supportive working relationships.
• Team Centric.
• Service Minded.
• Passion for youth development and wellbeing.
• Results oriented with pride and quality.
• Adaptable and manage time well.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and work efficiently.
• Be able to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and highly confidential matters related to organization and Foundation.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Hearing, seeing, reading, writing, concentration, comprehension, and talking with clear speech.
• Planning, organizing, interpreting data, making decisions, problem-solving, and composure under deadlines/stress.

Company Information

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