Community Engagement & Sports Philanthropy Seasonal Assistant

Position Summary:

This Seasonal Assistant will provide support to the Community Engagement and Sports Philanthropy team ("Team"), which engages in youth sports-related grantmaking and oversees multiple Associate-Led Giving Funds in partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. This is a seasonal, hourly paid position requiring up to 40 hours per week. Additional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on the department's grantmaking activities and business partner commitments. This assignment is estimated to run from mid-July 2025 through end of June, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sports Philanthropy: Support initiatives, including administration of grants to increase access to sports for underserved youth.
• Community Engagement: Assist with programs, including administration of the Associate-Led Giving Funds and support for enterprise-level volunteer opportunities.
• Database Management: Oversee department grant-related databases, including CyberGrants (grants portal) and Microsoft management tools.
• Team Communications and Documentation: Manage shared email inbox, coordinate and draft internal newsletters, and handle external communications with stakeholders. Prepare meeting notes and materials for colleagues and C-Suite leadership.
• Event Planning and Logistics: Facilitate event logistics, including delivering supplies, ticketing, volunteer coordination, and day-of staffing.
• Enterprise-wide Engagement: Partner with associates and business partners to increase awareness and engagement opportunities for the Associate-Led Giving Funds. Support convenings and activations in partnership with Community Relations partners.
• Project Tracking: Track progress on Team projects and grant operations deliverables.
• Sponsorship and Donations: Facilitate requests from internal and external partners.
• Additional Support: Perform other duties as needed to support the Team's deliverables.

Skills, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Customer service-oriented and collaborative mindset in all aspects of work.
• Effective time-management, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities to manage individual deadlines and contribute to team goals.
• Proficiency in Outlook and business software, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, Canva, and familiarity with AI best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to help resolve issues efficiently.
• Experience in planning and executing collaborative projects and events, or at least one year's experience working in the sports industry strongly preferred.