Community Engagement Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Coordinator, Community Engagement Phoenix Mercury/Valley Suns
Player 15 Group Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Phoenix Mercury & Valley Suns Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Community Engagement for the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Community Requests
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external community support inquiries for Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns
• Field, track, and respond to community requests including ticket donations, mascot appearances, and grassroots support

Player 15 Group Donation Management
• Manage inventory, storage, and distribution of community giveaway items
• Manage Street Team to fulfill ticket donations to community partners
• Track donation impact and maintain accurate distribution records

Community Programming & Activations
• Lead planning and execution for key community events, programs and projects tied to Phoenix Mercury & Valley Suns.
• Lead planning and execution of community programming tied to Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns theme nights
• Represent the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns at community events and activations

Volunteer Engagement
• Lead and execute all Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns volunteer opportunities
• Track volunteer participation and impact metrics

Cross-Functional Coordination
• Collaborate with Marketing, Partnerships, Game Presentation, Ticket Sales, and Communications teams on community initiatives
• Support storytelling and content opportunities highlighting community impact
• Assist with department reporting, recaps, and presentations

What We Need from Our Phoenix Mercury & Valley Suns Community Engagement Coordinator:
• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for community engagement and social impact
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-service mindset with professionalism and responsiveness
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and events as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory or tracking systems. Must be extremely detail-oriented, intuitive, a self-starter, diplomatic, have the ability to manage projects & events, and work with minimal supervision

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience in a related field
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid driver's license

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Sr. Coordinator, Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation to optimally perform the essential functions of this role.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English

Please note this job description is not crafted 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 the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com