Senior Manager, Phoenix Suns Charities

Phoenix Suns Charities
Footprint Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Job Summary
Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.
Would you like to win championships and build sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Manager, Phoenix Suns Charities with the Phoenix Suns Charities Department. The Senior Manager, Phoenix Suns Charities is responsible for overseeing the strategy plan put forth by the Executive Director, by leading all aspects of the organization's charitable efforts along with maintaining an emphasis on partner and community programs.
What Will You Do

• Works cross functionally to ensure Phoenix Suns Charities is aligned with organization-wide goals.
• Collaborates with social media website to build content.
• Is responsible for impact/reach to best tell the Phoenix Suns Charities story by tracking and reporting on the outcomes of all programs and initiatives
• Oversees NBA Cares program alignment with appropriate departments.
• Collaborates with GPS to ideate community programs for partner pitches.
• Develops fundraising programs including events, campaigns, and in-game.
• Strategizes building of programs through Phoenix Suns Charities grants.

What We Need From The Senior Manager, Phoenix Suns Charities:

• Ability to lead high level execution of events.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• May require some travel.
• Project management experience.
• Data oriented.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the Phoenix Suns organization.
• Word/Except/Canva, PowerPoint or other similar presentation platform.
• Understands importance of maintaining organizational strategy alignment.
• Developing strategy and driving business plans and goals.
• Required to work non-traditional hours for games and charitable events.

Experience/ Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, sports management, or related field.
• Knowledge of NBA and sports industry trends, with the ability to identify and implement innovative engagement strategies.
• 3-5 years of management experience supervising a small team.
• Experience working with professional athletes and/or alumni preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with a track record of implementing successful programs and events.
• Proven success in fundraising, grant-making, and community outreach.
• Passion for crafting positive change in the community through sports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with diverse partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and partners.
• 7-10 years of experience in sports marketing, community relations, or related field.

What You Can Expect
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to optimally perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English.
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Life and Disability options
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development.
• Ability to transit around the arena for long periods of time.
• Perks:
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs.
• Tickets available for Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at [email protected]