Community Relations / RGB Coordinator

Job Summary

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Community Relations department and Give Back.
• Interact with members of all departments to facilitate internal and external development, communication of, and implementation of programs and initiatives. 
• Use various channels to publicize and coordinate special events and programs.
• Report to the Director, Special Projects.

• Assist Director with development and implementation of all special events, community activities, and fundraisers.
• Assist Director with development and implementation of a strategic community engagement vision and plan.
• Assist and coordinate day-to-day operations and communications related to Community Relations.
• Proactively assist the Director and other executives within the organization to foster a presence in Tucson and the surrounding communities.
• Through community relations programs, facilitate and support ticket initiatives and revenue goals in partnership with ticketing management.
• Embrace the Mission, Vision, & Values of the organization and foundation.
• Schedule and book Dusty and inflatables for community and events.
• Manage the community relations calendar and work to update and provide information to the office regarding community relations and events and initiatives.
• Track community efforts and outreach (Numbers of appearances, programs reached, etc.).
• Catalog and track all in-kind donations.
• Fulfill donation requests and enter into database while utilizing the help of interns as needed.
• Assist the Communications Department by providing updated content for the Community tab on the website.
• Assist with the execution of the 50/50 raffle, including setting up stations and equipment, meeting with and answering questions from participating non-profit organizations, counting and organizing money, etc.
• Assist with in-game fundraising efforts of the Foundation, including sales of charitable items and management and collection of silent auctions.
• Manage team / community relations and inventory items.
• Assist with volunteer projects, player appearances and communications of community related events (hospital visits, PSA, sponsor events, etc.).
• Provide timely and as needed updates to Directors.
• Provide administrative support and assist other Community Relations and initiatives as directed by the Director, Special Projects.

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated team player willing to stay nimble and flexible. 
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Finessed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-directed, solutions-oriented problem-solver.
• Manage up when appropriate. 
• Must be creative, detail oriented, and possess a strong work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Position requires working some weeknights and weekends as necessary in addition to normal business hours 

Experience

• Prior customer service experience, preferably in sports industry
• Background in event coordination, community programming, and non-profit fundraising.
• Administrative background a plus.