Activation Seasonal Assistant, Global Partnership

Overview

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of sports partnerships, with exposure to sales strategy, partnership activation, and cross-functional collaboration across three dynamic teams: the Atlanta Hawks, the College Park Skyhawks, and State Farm Arena. This role in particular will have a primary focus on Partnership Activation which includes game day and event support, requires interacting with multiple departments across the Hawks organization, and providing best-in-class service throughout execution of partner assets.

The Partnership Activation Seasonal Assistant will report to the Sr. Director, Global Partnership Activation.

• Act in a general support role to all Activation managers in their day-to-day account management
• Provide meeting support through diligent note taking, action item tracking, and distribution of summaries to relevant stakeholders
• Assist with community activations and partner player/talent appearances
• Support during games and events, including the execution of in-game experiences/promotions and assisting with partner activations and entitlement nights, concourse activations, etc.
• Submit various internal request forms
• Participate in season-long activation project, including oversight of a key partner deliverable from planning through execution and recap phases
• Research and develop league and industry best practices to help strengthen existing partnerships as well as new business
• Provide photography support to maintain proof of performance for all partnership benefits, ensuring photographers are booked and have proper event access, creating shot lists for games and events, and assisting in cataloging and tagging photos in the Iconik asset management tool
• Assist in the build-out of Mid-Season, End of Season, and Special Event recaps using Sportsdigita and/or other presentation platforms
• Assist in inventory management and proper upkeep of GP closet/other storage spaces
• Provide support on touchpoints, both internally for the partnerships department and for our partner contacts throughout the season (e.g., setting up lunches, shipping out gifting)
• Maintain the Global Partnership partner list in Salesforce to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience (internships included)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe product suites
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter who exhibits a strong work ethic
  • Proactive and problem-solving mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information carefully and with sensitivity
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, including all event/game nights if applicable for Hawks, Skyhawks and State Farm Arena events
• Preferred
  • Previous experience in sports partnerships (professional or collegiate level)
  • Familiarity with programs like Sportsdigita, Salesforce, KORE, Iconik, Smartsheet
  • Interest in pursuing a career in sports partnerships longer term

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!