Summary:
Originally called the Maine Red Claws, the Maine Celtics have been the NBA G League Affiliate of the Boston Celtics since the team’s inaugural campaign during the 2009-10 season. The Boston Celtics purchased the franchise prior to the start of the 2019-20 season and renamed the team to the Maine Celtics in May 2021. The Celtics play their home games at the Portland Expo. 20 players have earned GATORADE Call-Ups to the NBA, including two players to Boston. Additionally, 31 Boston Celtics have been assigned to Maine for development or rehabilitation. 12 former Maine coaches have made the jump to the NBA, including Boston Celtics Assistant General Manager Austin Ainge.
Do you have a passion for building meaningful relationships? Are you excited about being a part of history? If so, we want you! We are seeking a coordinator to focus on partnership activation and work cross-functionally to achieve success. This role will deliver relationship management support and contract fulfillment for a portfolio of Corporate Partners and report to the Director of Corporate Partnerships.
Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of season-long activation plans and day-to-day partnership assets
- Monitor sponsorship asset delivery through CRM system and report regularly on status
- Assist in creation of qualitative and quantitative mid-year and season-end recaps based on partners’ objectives
- Develop understanding of the Celtics brand, principles and values to optimally communicate to partners
- Cross-functionally work with internal groups to align partner and organizational goals for outstanding activations
- Ensure the highest level of partner satisfaction through outstanding client service
- Lead game day in-arena set up and break down
- Assist with maintaining and tracking individual partner budgets
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and related experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate partnership activation or client service, preferably with a professional sports team, league, property, or a sports brand marketing agency
- Standout colleague with strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Broad understanding of partnership platforms, content, social media, community engagement, branding, and in-market activation
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and adapt to evolving business environments and situations
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Banner Seventeen, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy (and pregnancy related conditions), gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition, or carrier.
About the NBA G League
The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 29 teams, 28 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2021-22, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. 41 percent of all NBA players at the start of the 2021-22 season boasted NBA G League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players, and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.
