Community Impact Associate

The Community Impact Associate will support the Community Impact department as well as the Detroit Lions Foundation department in the development and implementation of community engagement. The associate will work closely with the department and club affiliates to ensure successful implementation of NFL programming and that Detroit Lions Community Relations department objectives are met. 

This is a full-time associate who will be working approximately 40-hours per week, along with all home games and occasional weekends and holidays. This position will start in Fall 2026 and go until February 2028. This position is based in Ford Field with occasional docking at the Meijer Performance Center. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Community Impact Associate position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following: 

• Assist in the development and execution of community and club events that promote philanthropic and charity objectives including physical setup/breakdown of equipment, distributing giveaways, event day paperwork, and other equipment/supplies as needed 
• Support in-season activities and deliverables relevant to the League's community engagement expectations (Play 60, Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, CPR) and identify strategic opportunities in connecting community partners to these platforms 
• Manage donation requests - providing timely responses, shipping, and tracking to support events/causes that align with the Community Impact department 
• Support Community Impact efforts in program development for community activations and initiatives 
• Assist the departments full-time staff in daily administrative operations as it relates to the Detroit Lions Community Relations and Foundation efforts

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Assist with activations during games and other team-related events at Ford Field and the Meijer Performance Center
• Create event runs-of-show, timelines, layouts, maps, and various other planning documents for all events
• Assist with the Community Relations activations at all home games, including 50/50 raffle 
• Collect and organize photos of players and community participants for use in annual reports, on websites, or other team materials 
• Fulfill administrative duties such as data entry, correspondence, facilitating meetings, procurement, and care of operational supplies, general communication with staff, and other office and event responsibilities as necessary
• Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands. Including being available to work a non-standard schedule in support of football operations, events, and other Community Relations activities. Including weekends and holidays, as needed 
• Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the manager consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

• Senior/Graduate with a focus in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree (or greater) or equivalent
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record 
• Experience working with collegiate or professional athletes (professional preferred)
• Experience working in diverse environments with the ability to connect with individuals of a statures. Interacts with employees, club members, community partners, and club affiliates in a professional manner
• Experience in event management and/or hospitality preferred 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including including nights, weekends, and holidays required 
• Strong strategic thinker and problem solver with exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Flexible and able to contribute effectively as part of a professional team 
• Ability to work accurately, with interruptions, to meet aggressive deadlines and handle multiple priorities 
• Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion 
• Exemplary interpersonal, listening, and facilitation skills 
• Excellent energy and enthusiasm. And passion for outreach and engagement 
• Self-motivated and committed to excellence 
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with high-profile individuals and external partners 
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