Community Relations Specialist Jobs

Title: Community Relations Specialist, Military, Health & MLB Initiatives

Department: External/Community Relations

Reports to: Manager, Community Relations

Status: Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.00/hour*

*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.

The Military, Health & MLB Initiatives Specialist will work on a wide range of the Dodgers community affairs outreach efforts and activities. This includes managing the teams’ Military and Health initiatives. In addition, this person will manage all MLB Initiatives and game day activities related to those community initiatives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage individual program budgets and expenses
• Prepare pre-event planning checklists and memos in a timely fashion
• Collaborate with the Dodgers Public Relations department to identify appropriate opportunities to promote community and charitable efforts
• Prepare web copy updates in a timely fashion
• Update Yearbook and Media Guide sections related to your program areas annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Manage the review and selection of all Military Heroes of the Game and coordinate game day logistics with the Marketing department as needed
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other variable hours as needed
• Manage and lead all military initiatives including flag ceremonies, reenlistments, military care packages, Opening Day, Memorial Day 4th of July, Veteran’s Day Batting Practice, Navy Fleet Week, and coordinate color guards, and flyovers for special games.
• Coordinate pregame community activities related to annual healthcare themed ticket packs (e.g., Nurses Appreciation Night, Healthcare Appreciation Night, Mental Health Awareness Night, etc.)
• Manage and coordinate MLB initiatives including, but not limited to, Player Give Back program, Pitch Hit & Run Championship, Playball clinics, Jackie Robinson Day, Roberto Clemente Day, LGBTQ Sprit Day etc.
• Provide weekly detailed reports on program areas, including but not limited to quantifiable analysis of program impacts on an ongoing basis.
• Manage, process, fulfill, and review external in-kind donation requests for non-profits, schools, and other community programs
• Oversee the ‘health’ community affairs pillar which focuses on outreach and program activities in health education and awareness
• Prepare briefing memos for all events and after-action reports at the conclusion of the event
• Manage player hospital visits and activations
• Perform all duties as assigned
• Support the Manager and department as needed
• Track data and impacts for all Community initiatives within your purview.
• Assist with pre-game and game day on-field activities including batting practice visits, meet and greet visits, auction experiences, and player support as needed
• Manage the Dodger/UCLA Blue Wish program, designed to inspire and create an unforgettable experience for Dodger fans facing a serious health condition, illness, or major milestone

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and maintain flexibility when working on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
• Able to work independently, creatively, with initiative and accurately within specific deadlines
• Bilingual English/Spanish (verbal and written) preferred
• Innovative and creative, with a proven ability to think outside the box
• Minimum two to three years’ experience in community relations/outreach, non-profit organization, or related field
• Goal oriented, self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to successfully manage an event from start to finish – from ideation through execution of the event/program
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Ability to work efficiently in a large communal front office atmosphere and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to work in tandem with internal and external customers (residents, civic and business leaders, volunteers) with a positive customer service attitude

Current Los Angeles Dodgers employees should apply via the internal job board in UltiPro by following these prompts:

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