Legends Development Fellow
Summary
Assist NFL Player Operations with community engagement, event support, and program administration for Legends and player initiatives.
The Legends Development Fellows will assist the entire Player Operations department with a focus on either Player Engagement or the NFL Legends Community. The Legends Fellows will play a pivotal role in the execution of key programming across the Player Engagement and Legends spaces.
Responsibilities:
Legends Community:
- Assist with encouraging NFL Legends to download the Players Community App and help spread awareness of the benefits and resources available
- Assist with monitoring the NFL Legends inbox and respond to questions/concerns
- Assist in developing new ways to engage with the teams and Legends
- Assist with preparation for the annual Legends Community Welcome Webinar at NFL Films
- Provide on-site support at select Legends Community events
- Support the administration of the Legends Community Coaches Network
Player Engagement:
- Assist with the planning and execution of Player Engagement meetings and events
- Player Engagement Annual Meeting, Workshops, Social Justice Town Halls, Super Bowl Activations, and Career Tours
- Support the Player Engagement Monthly Newsletter
- Use NFL experience to provide feedback on programs and initiatives
- Assist in recruiting for workshops and initiatives
- Assist with tracking and reporting club degree verifications
- Responsible for updating Player Engagement resources on the Player Portal
- Assist with the administration and recruitment for NFL Player Engagement programs for both players and Legends
- Design PowerPoint presentations for Player Engagement initiatives and meetings
Player Relations:
- Provide operational on-site support at select NFL tent pole events
- Assist with the development of presentations and lookbooks for events
- Additional projects and ad-hoc opportunities upon request
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 0-2+ years of experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience working in the sports marketing industry
- Prior experience in client management preferred
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
- Effective interpersonal skills that enable one to communicate and work across the organization and with outside parties
- Ability to manage others with different interests and skill sets
- Maintain autonomy on select projects and integrate internal parties where necessary
Physical Demands:
- This position may require standing for long periods of time and heavy lifting while on-site at NFL events
Travel:
- This position will require travel 20% of the year including select major NFL events
Expected Hours of Work:
- NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in the office
- This position may require work on select weekends and holidays