Community Activations Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Coordinator, Community Activations

Atlanta Dream WNBA Atlanta, Georgia, United States

The Atlanta Dream is a WNBA team based in Atlanta, Georgia. This year marks our 18th year in the league, and 2025 is our fourth year with new ownership, new leadership, and a commitment to building the best franchise in the WNBA. We celebrate diversity, represent Atlanta, reward innovation and imagination and aim to empower women both on and off the court.

Position Overview: The Coordinator of Community Activations position will report to the Director of Community Impact to build, plan and execute a variety of activations and clinics for the team. This role contributes to driving revenue through the execution of numerous sponsored Atlanta Dream events and programs.

Responsibilities:
• Execute all aspects of set-up and breakdown of youth basketball camps and clinics.
• Assist in the building of sellable community programs that align with the Atlanta Dream brand identity.
• Plan, coordinate, and executive partner community events to promote sponsor outreach efforts.
• Assist with the development of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact VIP game day experience.
• Coordinate and communicate with all Dream departments to ensure all activation elements are approved and executed.
• Assist in the planning and execution of partner events and community activations.
• Assist in managing the Atlanta Dream Activation team.
• Under the direction of the Director of Community Impact, coordinate the Activations Team members on the set up, execution and break down of in-market activations.
• Collaborate with Game Operations staff on all aspects of game day activations including distributing giveaway items, facilitating on-site promotions, interacting with fans, and handling data collection.
• Continuously track sponsored promotional inventory to identify underperforming assets and develop a strategy for improvement.
• Work in conjunction with various internal departments to track and develop new inventory to aid in storytelling for new sales opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a consistent and positive corporate image.
• Must be able to work at all Atlanta Dream home games.
• Assist with the development of sales decks.
• Support with other projects as assigned.

Required Skills
/ Qualifications:
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute several events simultaneously.
• Outgoing personality, ability to positively interact with a passionate sports fan base
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision
• Successfully work in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
• Detail oriented with a strong desire to be successful
• Able to think creatively and problem solve in high pressure situations
• Must be team oriented and able to work collaboratively with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule that sometimes includes long hours, weekends and holidays
• 1 year of experience in an event planning, operations, management, or similar role, in a professional sports or venue setting
• Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Marketing, Business, or another related field
• Able to lift 25lbs – 50lbs.
• Able to walk/stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide verification of vaccination prior to start date

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.