Title: Youth Football Assistant

Department: Community Relations

Status: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Reports to: Manager of Youth Football & Programs

Summary Description

The Youth Football Assistant is responsible for supporting creation, implementation and engagement of all youth football efforts and messaging, as well as Play 60 youth health and wellness programming.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the efforts of Manager of Youth Football & Programs for youth football and Play 60 strategic vision of the Carolina Panthers

• Assist the development and implementation of youth football community outreach programs and Play 60 youth health and wellness programs.
• Assist in developing new relationships within the youth football community, and understand current affairs of youth football in the market.
• Expand current and/or develop new youth football programming as needed.
• Assist in securing various grants for local football and Play 60 programs and projects.
• Assist in program assessment and goal setting for the upcoming year.
• Assist in producing annual comprehensive summary of all football and Play 60 outreach.
• Assist in producing website content.
• Assist in youth football and Play 60 game day elements.
• Support all current and new community relations outreach efforts as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

• Act as a role model within and outside the Carolina Panthers Organization
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strength in public speaking, and event management
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Leadership skills with ability to conceptualize, execute, and see projects to completion
• Ability to handle physical requirement of job including setting up equipment for events and other light to medium lifting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to interact with players, staff, and community in a professional manner
• Proven experience to appropriately work with and around confidential information is necessary
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Computer savvy

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelors or Graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, Marketing or a related field
• Experience in community relations, public relations, youth/high school football or project/event execution.
• Experience in youth / prep programs, specifically related to football or youth health and wellness.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass pre-employment screens

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Sitting and working at desk on a computer
• Walking throughout the stadium which may include stairs
• Lift at least 30 pounds

Work Environment

This job operates mostly in an office environment and outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions. Job may require local travel to events and appearances.

The Carolina Panthers are an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

• 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA