This position is responsible for managing the Woodpeckers charitable and community fundraising efforts, expanding Woodpeckers community presence, and improving the Woodpeckers’ impact within the Greater Fayetteville Area.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate charitable and community events in alignment with the mission, vision, and vales of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
• Coordinate all Fayetteville Woodpeckers charitable programs.
• Assist in developing and strengthening relationships with selected Fayetteville area charitable and community organizations.
• Assist in the development of relationships with active and retired military communities on and off Ft. Liberty.
• Assist Sponsorships and the Ticket Sales team in creating meaningful community partnerships, fundraising programs, and underwriting opportunities.
• Increase internal and community wide relationships and create a positive media presence from all community events and interactions.
• Assist with budget planning, staffing, logistics, operations, and the execution of all aspects of community and foundation activities.
• Managing and support relationships with Woodpeckers Community Leaders Foundations Partners.
• Process all incoming donation requests.
• Assist with the planning and execution of various Woodpeckers community programs and events including the team, players, and community initiatives.
• Assist MiLB with community initiatives and activities.
• Assist with pre-game and on-field activities including autograph alley, batting practice visits, and player programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or other related field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in Community Relations, Marketing, or Public Relations.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while working under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other database management software.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.  The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Local travel in the Fayetteville community is expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.