The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A, Washington Nationals) are seeking a community-minded, relationship-driven individual to strengthen the organization's connection to the greater Wilmington community. This role will focus on building meaningful relationships with local nonprofits, community organizations, youth sports programs, neighborhood leaders, small businesses, arts community, and other civic groups to expand the Blue Rocks' presence and impact beyond the ballpark.
Position Overview
The primary objective of this position is to establish authentic connections within the Wilmington community and develop programs that deepen the Blue Rocks’ ability to serve all Wilmington communities. The ideal candidate will already be established within the Wilmington community, understands its neighborhoods and organizations, and has the credibility and existing relationships necessary to help the Blue Rocks become a more active and accessible community partner.
This is a relationship-building and community engagement position, not a sales, sponsorship, or fundraising role. Success will be measured by the strength of developed relationships and the communities reached and ultimately the scalability and engagement of programs for Wilmington area residences.
Key Responsibilities
Community Relationship Development
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Wilmington-area community organizations, small business, arts groups, non-profits and other local groups that serve Wilmington. Emphasis should be on relationships with community leaders and organizations that can help expand the Blue Rocks' reach into segments of the Wilmington community that the Blue Rocks have traditionally underserved.
- Serve as a primary point of contact and community ambassador for the Blue Rocks, representing the organization at local meetings, events, initiatives, and gatherings.
- Proactively identify organizations, neighborhoods, and community groups with which the Blue Rocks should develop stronger relationships.
Program Development & Activation
- Identify opportunities to connect local organizations and community groups with Blue Rocks programs and experiences.
- Develop and coordinate non-baseball community programming, events, and initiatives that create meaningful engagement outside of traditional game-day experiences.
- Help expand and strengthen existing initiatives, including youth sports programming, community days, educational opportunities, and other outreach efforts.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments to turn community relationships and ideas into actionable programs.
General Responsibilities
- Develop a deeper understanding of Wilmington's diverse neighborhoods, community needs, and existing resources.
- Identify gaps in the Blue Rocks' current community outreach and recommend strategies to reach new audiences.
- Create opportunities for the organization, its mascot, players, and staff to participate in meaningful community initiatives throughout the year.
- Maintain an ongoing calendar of community engagement opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives.
- Track outreach efforts, participation, relationship development, and program impact to help evaluate and continually improve the organization's community presence.
- Work Blue Rocks baseball, other events at Frawley Stadium and community events with a Blue Rocks presence; requiring the ability (and willingness) to work varied and non-traditional hours; including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Desired Experience
- Previous experience in community relations, civic engagement, or a similar relationship-focused role.
- A strong understanding of Wilmington's neighborhoods, community organizations, and local landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust, establish credibility, and develop lasting relationships with individuals and organizations from a variety of backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Strong public speaking capabilities.
- Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, getting out into the community, and developing relationships without relying on preexisting organizational connections.
- Established relationships within the Wilmington community, particularly with local nonprofits and other community-based organizations, is strongly preferred.
- Position could be part-time or full-time depending on the candidate
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.