Coordinator, Community Impact

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCAR IMPACT is seeking a Coordinator, Community Impact to support the execution of initiatives that strengthen communities, engage youth, empower employees through volunteerism, and honor military and veteran communities. You will coordinate community activations, manage nonprofit partnerships, and contribute to race-weekend experiences.

This role involves collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, STEM education efforts, sustainability programs, and stakeholder engagement across race

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Community Relations, Nonprofit Management, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Responsibility, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in community relations, CSR, nonprofit partnerships, employee engagement, events, communications, or program management.
• Experience working within nonprofit, sports, entertainment, corporate community impact, or mission-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of NASCAR's community impact strategy with a focus on youth engagement, employee volunteerism, and military and veteran programming.
• Coordinate and execute community-focused activations across race markets and national initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, race tracks, nonprofit organizations, and external partners to deliver impactful programs and events.
• Support additional NASCAR IMPACT initiatives related to STEM education, sustainability, and social responsibility priorities.
• Lead planning and execution of NASCAR's race-weekend activations with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
• Manage participant experience logistics, travel coordination, event scheduling, speaker engagement, and on-site operations.
• Partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and local Clubs to develop NASCAR-themed programs and experiences that inspire and engage youth.
• Serve as the primary day-of contact during youth-focused race weekend experiences.
• Coordinate employee volunteer programs from planning through execution.
• Manage registration processes, communications, event logistics, and volunteer engagement efforts.
• Support the growth and effectiveness of volunteer initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and community impact.
• Support NASCAR's military and veteran partnerships through program coordination and community engagement activities.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and relationship management for veteran-focused initiatives and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit, education, community, and corporate partners.
• Collect program metrics and activation data to measure impact and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop presentations, event recaps, planning documents, newsletters, internal communications, and content for the annual NASCAR IMPACT Report.
• Support storytelling efforts that highlight NASCAR's commitment to communities nationwide.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Youth engagement

Volunteer coordination

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Community Relations, Nonprofit Management, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Responsibility, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

At NASCAR, you will work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment. NASCAR IMPACT is seeking a passionate and highly organized Coordinator, Community Impact to support the execution of NASCAR IMPACT initiatives that strengthen communities, engage youth, empower employees through volunteerism, and honor military and veteran communities. In this role, you will help bring NASCAR's purpose-driven programs to life by coordinating community activations, managing nonprofit partnerships, supporting employee engagement opportunities, and delivering impactful race‑weekend experiences. You will play a key role in executing programs with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, supporting veteran‑focused initiatives, coordinating volunteer events, and contributing to broader social responsibility efforts including STEM education and sustainability. This position is ideal for a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys building meaningful relationships, and is passionate about creating positive community impact through sports and entertainment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the execution of NASCAR's community impact strategy with a focus on youth engagement, employee volunteerism, and military and veteran programming.
• Coordinate and execute community‑focused activations across race markets and national initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, race tracks, nonprofit organizations, and external partners to deliver impactful programs and events.
• Support additional NASCAR IMPACT initiatives related to STEM education, sustainability, and social responsibility priorities.
• Lead planning and execution of NASCAR's race‑weekend activations with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
• Manage participant experience logistics, travel coordination, event scheduling, speaker engagement, and on‑site operations.
• Partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and local Clubs to develop NASCAR‑themed programs and experiences that inspire and engage youth.
• Serve as the primary day‑of contact during youth‑focused race weekend experiences.
• Coordinate employee volunteer programs from planning through execution.
• Manage registration processes, communications, event logistics, and volunteer engagement efforts.
• Support the growth and effectiveness of volunteer initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and community impact.
• Support NASCAR's military and veteran partnerships through program coordination and community engagement activities.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and relationship management for veteran‑focused initiatives and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit, education, community, and corporate partners.
• Collect program metrics and activation data to measure impact and support strategic decision‑making.
• Develop presentations, event recaps, planning documents, newsletters, internal communications, and content for the annual NASCAR IMPACT Report.
• Support storytelling efforts that highlight NASCAR's commitment to communities nationwide.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Community Relations, Nonprofit Management, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Responsibility, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in community relations, corporate social responsibility (CSR), nonprofit partnerships, employee engagement, events, communications, or program management.
• Experience working within nonprofit, sports, entertainment, corporate community impact, or mission‑driven organizations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, stakeholders, timelines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently.
• Experience working with youth‑serving organizations, volunteer programs, military communities, or nonprofit partners.
• Familiarity with impact measurement, program reporting, and community engagement strategies.
• Passion for community impact, youth development, volunteerism, and veteran engagement.
• Relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal and partnership management skills.
• Ability to represent the NASCAR brand professionally in public‑facing environments.
• Self‑starter who takes ownership and follows projects through from planning to execution.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, event‑driven environment.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and race events as business needs require.

Why This Role?

At NASCAR, community impact extends far beyond race day. This role offers the opportunity to create meaningful experiences that inspire youth, support military and veteran communities, engage employees through service, and strengthen communities across the country. As a member of the NASCAR IMPACT team, you'll work at the intersection of sports, nonprofit partnerships, employee engagement, and social responsibility while helping deliver programs that make a lasting difference.

Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

If you're passionate about purpose‑driven work and thrive in bringing people together around a shared mission, we'd love to hear from you.

Our people are the key to our success.

• competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.