This position will support the Football Development department in the following areas. Note: this is a 6-month leave coverage position.
Youth to HS Pathway Support
- Contribute towards the development of an annual marketing and communications calendar to support Football Development events and initiatives throughout the year
- Manage dashboard of NFL Club activations and content from events during the preseason and regular season
- Support planning and execution of the Don Shula Coach of the Year and Play Football Youth Coach of the Week programs, including award amplification, nomination workflows, and product distribution logistics
- Lead onboarding support for new NFL Club Football Development staff by maintaining and updating distribution lists and contact databases and facilitating introductions to internal teams and external partners.
- Support with NFHS officiating initiatives to strengthen partnerships and special recognition of HS officiating crews nationwide
- Aid with planning of meetings, agendas, and deliverables to NFL Clubs, internal departments, and external partners
College to Pro Pathway Support
- Build schedule for upcoming NFL College outreach in-person presentations.
- Help design materials and resources for College Outreach presentations on campus and in-person visits being conducted at the NFL League Office
- Develop agendas and recap materials for College Outreach initiatives (Bowl Season, NFL Office visits, College All-Star Games, Specialist Showcase, HBCU Showcase)
- Assist with GamePlan e-course creation and Newsletter distribution
Operational Support with League Events
- Assist in the creation of Football Development presentation materials for cross-org meetings
- Manage creative requests with AP and NFL Social for NFL tentpole events and Football Development events
- Attend cross-org meetings, identify opportunities to amplify FD initiatives, support with onsite execution
- Build Football Development staff guides for internal staff and partners in conjunction with League Events (Draft, Hall of Fame)
- Contribute towards planning and coordination of activations onsite and creating post-event recaps to measure impact of Football Development events across the league calendar.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years of experience in administration, communications, or operations at the collegiate and/or professional sports level
- B.A./B.S. required
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
- Must be extremely detail-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Highly organized and ability to multitask efficiently, even in high-pressure environments
- Highly developed verbal and written skills are necessary
- Very strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Terms /Expected Hours of Work:
This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
Top Skills
NFL New York, New York, USA Office
345 Park Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10154
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
