National Basketball Association

Director, Community Engagement

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in sports or non-profit sectors.
  • Willingness to work game nights and during playoffs.
  • Outstanding organizational and teamwork skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/event management tools such as DonationX.
  • Exceptional project management skills with an ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the implementation of charitable programs tied to corporate partners.
  • Direct and support community initiatives involving Milwaukee Bucks players and legends.
  • Foster collaboration with Basketball operations, coaching staff, and player families in community efforts.
  • Oversee and mentor department interns and their responsibilities.
  • Create and implement new programs for community impact.
  • Support the ongoing operations of the Bucks Foundation throughout the year.
  • Provide strategic assistance to Community Engagement department operations, including budgeting and staffing.

Benefits

  • Participation in community outreach initiatives.
  • Opportunities to engage directly with Milwaukee Bucks players and legends.
  • Involvement in innovative community programs and initiatives.
  • Networking within the NBA and sports community.
  • Potential for personal development and growth in community engagement strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director, Community Engagement

Class: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: SVP, Community Engagement

Location: Milwaukee, WI - Onsite

Summary:

The Director of Community Engagement will help strategize, lead and execute the organization's community engagement strategy. Through this role, the Director of Community Engagement will be an active, engaged leader in the community and help the Bucks organization bring positive impact across the state of Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, manage and support implementation of Bucks corporate partner contracted charitable programs
  • Direct and support Milwaukee Bucks player and legends community engagement initiatives in collaboration with player agencies and support teams
  • Support department alignment and collaboration with Basketball operations department, coaching staff and player families in the community
  • Supervise and manage the department's intern position(s) and associated responsibilities.
  • Develop and implement new programming across community impact pillars
  • Support year-round Bucks Foundation operations
  • Strategic support to Community Engagement department operations, including but not limited to budgeting, staffing development
  • Support employee volunteerism and engagement in community
  • Drive communications between Bucks and NBA Social Impact league office including nominations and submissions for League awards

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Professional sports or non-profit experience (5-7 years)

  • Must be willing to work game nights + during playoffs
  • Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/event management tools & DonationX

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

About National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams. It is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, and is widely considered to be the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. The NBA was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York City. The league's revenue comes from ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, and media rights. The NBA has a global following and is broadcast in over 215 countries and territories.
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Founded
1946

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