Director, Community Engagement

Milwaukee Bucks, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Pet Insurance

12 weeks paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Professional Development – Antler

Job summary

The Milwaukee Bucks seek a Director of Community Engagement to lead and execute the organization’s community impact strategy and programs in Wisconsin. The role will be a visible, engaged leader guiding partnerships and community initiatives across the state.

The role reports to the SVP of Community Engagement and requires a background in sports or non-profit settings, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for positive community impact. This is a full-time Milwaukee-based position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of professional sports or non-profit experience.
• Willing to work game nights and playoffs.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/event management tools including DonationX.
• Strong multitasking and deadline-driven capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and support implementation of Bucks corporate partner contracted charitable programs.
• Direct and support Milwaukee Bucks player and legends community engagement initiatives in collaboration with player agencies and support teams.
• Support department alignment and collaboration with Basketball operations department, coaching staff and player families in the community.
• Supervise and manage the department’s intern position(s) and associated responsibilities.
• Develop and implement new programming across community impact pillars.
• Support year-round Bucks Foundation operations.
• Strategic support to Community Engagement department operations, including budgeting, staffing development.
• Support employee volunteerism and engagement in community.
• Drive communications between Bucks and NBA Social Impact league office including nominations and submissions for League awards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

DonationX

Project management tools

Job description

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Director, Community Engagement

Full Time Management Milwaukee, WI, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1760

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Director, Community Engagement

Class: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: SVP, Community Engagement

The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world-class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
• 401K with company match
• Pet Insurance
• 12 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program – Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Company Paid Parking and Phone Allowance

Summary:

The Director of Community Engagement will help strategize, lead and execute the organization’s community engagement strategy. Through this role, the Director of Community Engagement will be an active, engaged leader in the community and help the Bucks organization bring positive impact across the state of Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and support implementation of Bucks corporate partner contracted charitable programs
• Direct and support Milwaukee Bucks player and legends community engagement initiatives in collaboration with player agencies and support teams
• Support department alignment and collaboration with Basketball operations department, coaching staff and player families in the community
• Supervise and manage the department’s intern position(s) and associated responsibilities.
• Develop and implement new programming across community impact pillars
• Support year-round Bucks Foundation operations
• Strategic support to Community Engagement department operations, including but not limited to budgeting, staffing development
• Support employee volunteerism and engagement in community
• Drive communications between Bucks and NBA Social Impact league office including nominations and submissions for League awards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional sports or non-profit experience (5-7 years)
• Must be willing to work game nights + during playoffs
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/event management tools & DonationX
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Aff…

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.