The Associate, Social Impact, supports the execution of key league-wide Social Responsibility initiatives and cause campaigns, working closely with internal teams, clubs, and external partners. This role manages day-to-day operations including grant partner communications, shared inboxes, contract and invoice tracking, and presentation development for senior leadership. The position also plays a critical role in organizing and analyzing social impact activities, supporting reporting, and identifying opportunities to amplify partner work across league platforms. The position supports the broader efforts of the NFL Social Responsibility department and the NFL Foundation.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of league-wide cause campaigns including, Inspire Change, Crucial Catch, My Cause My Cleats, Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and NFL Green.
- Implement NFL’s work to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA) and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Attend partner meetings, gather information from teams, and execute deliverables.
- Manage shared Social Responsibility inboxes as needed, including social justice and social responsibility inboxes. Respond to inquiries, coordinate follow-ups, and conduct regular status check-ins on outstanding items
- Day-to-day communication with NFL’s 30+ Inspire Change grant partners, including collecting and periodically summarizing quarterly grant summaries
- Conduct regular social media audit of grant partners and recommend select posts for NFL amplification
- Manage contract system and invoices for social responsibility initiatives
- Deck building and information consolidation for senior leaders to present to owners/partners on social impact issues supported by the NFL
- Tracking and compiling all social justice activities - clubs, players, league, grant partners, monetary donations, community involvement, etc. for internal and external reporting.
Required Qualifications
- BA or BS required.
- 3+ years in related fields, including philanthropy, CSR, community relations, nonprofit management, etc.
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Interest and passion for social responsibility work within a corporate atmosphere
- Strong attention to detail, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritize
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn new systems, including finance/accounts payable systems quickly
- Ability to work with diverse groups
- Effective people skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent judgement and ability to anticipate business needs
- Expertise in PowerPoint and Excel
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- Potential travel as needed to NFL tentpole events and local partner site visits
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
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- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset