Ilitch Companies · 21 hours ago
MLB + Community Initiatives Seasonal Assistant
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New GradIlitch Companies is seeking a Community Impact Seasonal Assistant to support the Detroit Tigers community impact department. The role involves coordinating community initiatives, managing fan mail, and assisting with outreach programs focused on youth wellness and education.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the development, execution, and evaluation of Tigers community impact programming regarding youth wellness and youth education (including MLB community initiatives and special events)
Coordinate the team’s in-kind donation program, including daily processing of requests, allocation of merchandise, distribution of donations, inventory control, and tracking of all items
Support Detroit Tigers community impact email accounts and phone lines, providing timely and considerate responses to each inquiry
Manage team fan mail response program and maintain merchandise inventory; oversee all requests for fan packages, care packages, and fan experiences
Support research, development, presentation, and management of opportunities to positively impact the community through intentional and innovative programs focused on youth education and youth wellness
Assist with planning annual community impact initiatives, including but not limited to, the CASE Study Program, Military and First Responder programming, Strike Our Cancer Weekend, and Jackie Robinson, Lou Gehrig, & Roberto Clemente Day initiatives
Assist with meet and greets, special events, fan visits to team practices and games, Make-A-Wish events and more
Assist with administrative procedures and processes to maintain fiscal accountability and control; support oversight of the budget database and provide periodic reports related to expenditures, as well as monetary and in-kind donations
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Ilitch Holdings companies, colleagues, and corporate partners
Support the development of imagery and content to promote Detroit Tigers community impact work and upcoming programs/events on DetroitTigers.com, as well as social media or online content appropriate for the department
Support the collective community impact team as needed (sport participation and growth / fundraising and development)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Demonstrated high level of communications skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Evidence of organization and planning skills and the ability to prioritize multiple events or projects and meet deadlines
Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office suite, database, Internet, etc.)
Service oriented; committed to teamwork and catering to the customer
Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards
Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Preferred
Previous experience in community relations and/or special event planning
Experience working in the sports and entertainment industry
Experience volunteering and/or working with nonprofit(s)
Company
Ilitch Companies
The Ilitch Companies' family of businesses represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tenda.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Fisher
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Rubens
Compensation Business Partner
Recent News
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2024-05-21
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