Position Summary

The Falcons Director of Youth Football & Legends Community is directly responsible for driving strategy to enhance the team’s efforts in growing the game of football and creating a standard-setting Falcons Legends community program. This position will be expected to create and execute various events, programs and initiatives related to youth, tackle and flag football, and will be actively involved in maintaining and growing relationships in the youth and high school football community. Simultaneously, this role will be expected to grow the Atlanta Falcons Legends community, including programming and engagement opportunities to foster more connectivity.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the strategic efforts and department’s direction for 1) growing and enhancing the youth and high school football platform and 2) increase engagement and opportunities for the Falcons Legends Community, while aligning with the team’s strategic pillars and market focus areasServe as primary liaison to the youth and high school football community, fostering strong relationships with schools, athletic associations, local conferences and leaguesOversee the Legends liaison process through a strategic approach, internally and externally, to engage every alumni so they feel connected to the organizationDevelop a comprehensive approach for communication with the Legends community and youth/high school football coaches, athletic directors and key stakeholders in the community across all Falcons marketsCollaborate across several different functions with the Atlanta Falcons and the broader AMBS+E portfolio to ensure business goals within scope are metOversee multiple comprehensive databases, extensive documents, and organized plans while maintaining the utmost organization and attention to detailLead strategic direction for yearly budgets, including accurately overseeing and maintaining applicable complex budgets from various sources, ensuring that all expenditures are justified and aligned with company goalsMaintain proficient knowledge in all aspects of football rules and restrictions at the youth and high school level, as well as an understanding of the Legends benefits and offeringsMaintain excellent working relationships with the NFL and partners, as well as proficient working knowledge of NFL initiatives, platforms and goalsListen and respond to various stakeholders on the current landscape of the Falcons Legends community and youth football in the team markets; develop strategies to assist in amplification or problem solving based on findingsStay up-to-date with youth football and legends community trends, data and best practices to continue driving impact in our communitiesOversee gameday programs and organizational needs, appearances and opportunities for youth football and Falcons Legends community

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree required5-7 years of experience in Youth and High School Football (non-coaching), Football Development, Alumni Affairs and/or Community Relations

Required Skills

Experience supervising others with a talent for motivating, leading, and inspiring teams to achieve high levels of successDemonstrated proficiency in communication, organization and attention to detail Proficient knowledge of NFL Alumni and Football Development rules, programs and initiativesA professional approach in all interactions with Falcons players, staff, coaches and external vendorsDiscretion in handling sensitive and confidential materialSuperior multi-tasking ability, taking initiative and sound judgmentMandatory computer skills in all Microsoft Office programs; proficiency and/or ability to become proficient in additional software programsExcellent content writing and presentation skillsAbility to work with diverse groups of people and perspectivesMust be flexible regarding working hours, including all Falcons home games