Project Employee, Player Engagement

NBA NBA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Short-term disability

Mental health resources

Sick time

Job summary

The NBA is seeking an organized events professional to support Player Engagement events and programs, including NBA Combine, Draft, Summer League and Rookie Transition. The role focuses on executing summer events, coordinating logistics, and maintaining thorough documentation and schedules.

You will manage budgets, guest lists, and communications with internal teams and external partners, while arranging travel and on-site check-in for events.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and innovative mindset for enhancing event aesthetics and experiences.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for working with various teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations and logistics for player engagement’s role at NBA events and meetings, including Team Awareness Meetings, All-Star, Draft Combine, Draft, Summer League, Rookie Transition and other special events.
• Help maintain the NBA Business Review Program including monthly submissions.
• Document and capture the event planning process, creating a comprehensive record of event details, schedules, and logistical information.
• Maintain and update project management boards, budgets, guest lists, and other event-related documentation.
• Research and organize pertinent information and criteria related to player programs.
• Develop and maintain an event schedule, coordinating with internal staff, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to establish event needs.
• Provide effective communication to different internal and external groups surrounding events and programs.
• Assist with arranging event spaces, meeting rooms, and booking travel for all Player Engagement events.
• Help assist with on-site check in for Player Engagement staff, players, families, and vendors for all events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Option

The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented event professional with a focus on Player Engagement events and player programs for the NBA. This role will help Player Engagement in executing their summer events including NBA Combine, Draft, Summer League, and the Rookie Transition Program. Along with event execution this role will help coordinate and organize logistics for player programs during and throughout each event. A successful candidate will be able to manage various administrative duties related to event planning, effectively communicate program details, and organize high level logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations and logistics for player engagement’s role at NBA events and meetings, including Team Awareness Meetings, All-Star, Draft Combine, Draft, Summer League, Rookie Transition and other special events.
• Help maintain the NBA Business Review Program including monthly submissions.
• Document and capture the event planning process, creating a comprehensive record of event details, schedules, and logistical information.
• Maintain and update project management boards, budgets, guest lists, and other event-related documentation.
• Research and organize pertinent information and criteria related to player programs.
• Develop and maintain an event schedule, coordinating with internal staff, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to establish event needs.
• Provide effective communication to different internal and external groups surrounding events and programs.
• Assist with arranging event spaces, meeting rooms, and booking travel for all Player Engagement events.
• Help assist with on-site check in for Player Engagement staff, players, families, and vendors for all events.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and innovative mindset for enhancing event aesthetics and experiences.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for working with various teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Willingness to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Salary Range: $2,692.30-$3,076.92

Benefits

• Project Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. The NBA's digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.

The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.

At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world. As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success. Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.