Community Relations Associate - Fayetteville Woodpeckers

Department: Marketing

Supervisor: Manager, Community Relations

Classification: Part-Time/Non-exempt/Seasonal

Summary

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are seeking a Community Relations Associate. This position will assist in the development, planning and implementation of all charitable and community relations programs for the club. This position will be located in Fayetteville, NC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist the Community Relations Manager with various programs such as Bunker’s AllStar School Reading Program and Bunker’s Buddies Kids Club.
• Organize the Woodpeckers “Community Table” Program.
• Respond to and complete donation requests.
• Assist the Community Relations Manager with community initiatives and programs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with nonprofit and other community organizations.
• Attend community related events as needed, including player and mascot appearances.
• Assist the Marketing department and other departments in day-to-day tasks when needed.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• A positive attitude, self-confidence, professionalism, and keen sense of accountability
• Ability to work extended or unpredictable hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and an outgoing personality.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable transportation.
• Shared passion for the business and a desire to positively influence the business.

Work Environment

Job may require employee to function in a in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue/environment. Employee may also be exposed to weather of varying degrees for extended periods of time while performing the duties of this job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Must be able to stand for up to four (4) hours at a time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to write, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time and seasonal position. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to work weekdays, weeknights, and weekends during baseball season. Must be available to arrive up to one (1) hour prior to game time.

Travel

Travel is not expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

ExperiencePreferred

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