Legends Development Fellow

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