Seasonal Assistant, Community Impact

Dallas-Mavericks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dallas Mavericks are seeking a seasonal, part-time Assistant for the Community Impact team to support nonprofit partnerships, ticket donations, and in-game activations.

Ideal candidates have nonprofit experience, strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to work approximately 29 hours per week, including some nights and weekends within 75 miles of American Airlines Center.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required; Teams preferred.
• Experience with nonprofits/community engagement/events across development, planning and execution.
• Familiarity with the Dallas Mavericks and NBA.
• Understanding of community-based organizations and nonprofit structures.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced team.
• Customer-first attitude when engaging with fans.
• Willingness to work approximately 29 hours per week (3–4 days) including nights/weekends; travel within 75 miles of American Airlines Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community programs and projects driving brand awareness and impact.
• Perform daily office duties for Senior Manager of Community Impact, including external correspondence, Excel reports, and donation requests.
• Support Community Impact initiatives, nonprofit partnerships, fundraisers, and external events.
• Manage ticket donations and nonprofit group support for the Community Ticket Program.
• Assist with partner stewardship and fan engagement.
• Support in-game activations and group logistics at Mavericks home games.

Skills

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Nonprofits/community engagement/events

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Customer-focused

Travel within 75 miles

Education

Recent college graduate in Social Sciences/Business/Marketing/Advertising/Nonprofit Management

Tools

None

Job description

The Dallas Mavericks are looking for qualified applicants to assist the Community Impact department with a variety of independent and group projects and responsibilities. Key responsibilities include assisting with Mavs Foundation initiatives, managing Community Ticket Program, and overall support of Community Impact initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in sports philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, and community impact.

Seasonal assistant position will begin October 2026-through one week following the end of the 2026-2027 season(including playoffs).

Part-Time employment position, limited to 29 hours per week with no additional employee benefits or relocation expenses will be covered.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with a wide variety of community programs and projects that drive brand awareness and community impact.
• Perform daily office duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Community Impact including external correspondence with community partners, assistance with Excel reports and compiling data, and executing donation requests.
• Assist with Community Impact initiatives including community programs, nonprofit partnership engagements, fundraisers, and external events.
• Management of ticket donations and nonprofit group support for the Community Ticket Program.
• Support partner stewardship through follow-up communications, thank-you correspondence, and documentation.
• Support Dallas Mavericks home games assisting with in-game activations, group organization and management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint a must. Previous experience with Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Experience working with nonprofits/community engagement/events through various processes including development, planning and execution.
• Working knowledge of the Dallas Mavericks and NBA.
• Working knowledge of community-based organizations and nonprofit organization structure
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to prioritize within in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to communicate and engage with fans with a customer first attitude.
• Must be highly motivated, goal oriented, and a self-starter.
• To be considered for this role, the candidate must be available to work approximately 29 hours per week (3-4 day/wk.), which will include nights and weekends as needed, as well as travel within 75 miles of American Airlines Center

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Recent college graduate with preferred concentration in Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Advertising or Nonprofit Management.