Seasonal Assistant, External and Government Affairs

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Who are we:
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we're looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who are you:
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you're committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you'd be shocked if guests weren't positively impacted by their interactions with you.

The Seasonal Assistant, External and Government Affairs role, reporting to the Programs Manager of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, is a unique opportunity to assist the External Affairs and Government Affairs team. You will be crucial in supporting the External and Government Affairs departments, working across various areas that interact with multiple departments. You will assist in growing the Atlanta Hawks as a community asset, building bridges through basketball to communities, and providing safe access for play. Your responsibilities will include duties on game days, event days, and non-event days, gaining invaluable experience as a member of the External and Government Affairs department for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena.

What the External and Government Affairs Assistant will be responsible for:

• Support the External and Government Affairs departments daily, with a secondary reporting line to the Hawks Foundation and Hawks Alumni Program.
• Provide administrative tasks such as tracking appearances, data collection, and program reporting.
• Assist with developing and implementing strategies to advance the organization's legislative initiatives.
• Assist with Community and non-Hawks events in either an External or Government Affairs capacity.
• Track and maintain the assets of the Hawks Foundation.
• Occasionally accompany executives, city officials, and alumni to interviews, appearances, and or seats.
• Game days, event days, and non-event days duties
• Fulfill any other assigned duties.

What the External and Government Affairs Assistant needs to have:

• Postgraduate (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation).
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience. Previous sports-related or government-related experience at the professional or collegiate level is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe product suites is required.
• The ideal candidate should be organized, creative, enthusiastic, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail are necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Must be able to work independently, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills are essential.
• Ability to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information carefully and sensitively.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!

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