Position Summary

The Atlanta Falcons Community Relations Coordinator will directly contribute to the Falcons commitment to giving back to fans and members of the community. This individual will be expected to plan, coordinate and execute numerous events throughout the year that impact the team’s focus areas in the market. This position will also assist with several current player community initiatives, including support for planning events and facilitating program needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan and execute team community outreach events throughout the year, including NFL initiatives related to Crucial Catch, Inspire Change, My Cause My Cleats and othersCoordinate logistics for player outreach events, including Rookie Club events, holiday events and individual passion-driven opportunities  Assist with Salute to Service activations throughout the season, including but not limited to, military base visits, military appreciation events and other programmingAssist the Manager of Community Relations with player communication on a limited basisManage @FalconsCR Twitter and Instagram accounts, keeping the accounts updated with community relations events and activitiesCoordinate all autographed memorabilia for organizational and charitable useManage community relations promotional items and storage facilitiesOrganize gameday activations including military recognitions, player ticket block programs, Honorary Captain selections and additional game by game responsibilitiesIntegrate with various other departments to ensure organizational needs are being met with specific eventsProvide support for community relations documents, including run of shows, budgets, player appearance grids, matching grants and additional documentsConnect with local organizations to continue to build relationships in the community and the Atlanta Falcons brandSupport the Community Relations department in additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree requiredMinimum of 2 years of experience in community relations, public relations, marketing or project/event managementExperience working directly with high profile collegiate or professional athletes preferredWillingness and ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evening events, including all Falcons home games

Required Skills

Strong organizational and multi-tasking skillsExcellent verbal and written communications skillsAbility to work with diverse groups of people and perspectivesStrong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word software