Community Engagement Associate

Oklahoma City, OK

Salary Not AvailablePart time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Description

Join the Oklahoma City Thunder Community Engagement team as a part-time associate and play an active role in supporting programs and events that positively impact the community. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and thrives in an event-driven environment. As a Community Engagement Associate, you will help bring outreach initiatives to life while gaining valuable experience within a professional sports organization.
In this role you will:
  • Help coordinate Community Engagement events, including player and entertainer appearances
  • Track all community and outreach events, including inventory of activation supplies, staffing, and scheduling
  • Support home game night community events and initiatives
  • Assist the Community Engagement Outreach Coordinator with event prep, setup, execution, and breakdown
  • Regularly update and organize the master calendar for Community Engagement events
  • Perform other duties as assigned
What you will bring to the role:
  • 1-2 years of experience working in an office environment preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally across all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Demonstrated respect for confidentiality and experience handling sensitive information with discretion
  • Comfortable working in a team environment, with experience working with children considered a plus
Additional details:
This is a part-time, hourly position reporting to the Community Engagement Outreach Coordinator. The primary work location is the Thunder corporate office located in downtown Oklahoma City. The schedule will include up to 29 hours per week with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, as local travel may be necessary. Physical requirements may include lifting and bending. The work environment will include both office settings and outdoor events, with exposure to loud noise or music, flashing lights, and varying weather conditions.
The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.
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Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City's NBA teamWebsite: okcthunder.comFacebook: facebook.com/okcthunderTwitter: @okcthunderInstagram: @okcthunderPinterest: pinterest.com/okcthunderYouTube: youtube.com/okcthunderFounded in 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder has developed into an NBA franchise with strong fan, corporate and community support throughout its home state and around the globe. Driven by a philosophy of teamwork and humility, the team stands at the pinnacle of a regional cultural renaissance and seeks to impact the state through its commitment to community outreach and involvement. On the court, the Thunder makes its home in Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City and prides itself on creating an environment that is fan-focused, family-friendly and community-oriented. Constantly striving to improve on-court performance, the team has adopted a philosophy of taking things “one game at a time” and steadily moving forward as one. Through its annual and ongoing community programs and additional outreach efforts, the Thunder directly impacts individuals and organizations throughout the state every day of the year. In all, the organization – including players, coaches and staff – works with hundreds of community partners every year, benefiting countless individuals. From schools to shelters, from building homes to honoring heroes, the Thunder impact on its community is as diverse as our community itself, with one common thread running through all that the team does: strengthening the state it calls home.For current job postings, visit: okcthunder.com/employment

Founded in 2008
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
712 employees (144 in marketing)