Business Development and External Affairs Coordinator

Kraft Group • Foxborough, MA

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About The Position

This role will support the Business Development & External Affairs team with communications support, community outreach initiatives, event day operations and various other department initiatives, administrative tasks and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sports management, business development, marketing or communication.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Motivated self-starter with excellent project management skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time to include developing and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work nights and weekends in support of business needs.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Office and PowerPoint; other software capabilities are a plus.
• Must be an exceptional communicator (written and oral) with strong business acumen and ability to influence others.
• Customer-service oriented with a fan-friendly attitude and professional appearance at all times.
• Experience in photography a plus.
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and compile weekly press clippings and media recap reports for Patriot Place, The Kraft Group, Partners in Patriotism Fund and for each external event held at Gillette Stadium.
• Oversee and leverage Meltwater media monitoring platform to create a variety of reports of TV/radio coverage, and to monitor social media sentiment.
• Assist in crafting department communications and maintaining accurate media distribution lists.
• Increase the frequency of local photo and press submissions.
• Oversee Noteworthy Neighbor initiative; source honorees, conduct interviews, write copy, and backend fulfillment.
• Assist in Foxborough resident programming by proactively identifying opportunities for Foxborough community involvement, helping to plan Foxborough Season Ticket Member Forums, and taking ownership of Foxborough resident audits as assigned.
• Responsible for notetaking and distribution to relevant stakeholders for PIP Fund, department meetings, and others as assigned.
• Provide support to the Partners in Patriotism Fund as follows: Develop and execute public relations strategies for the Kraft family's nonprofit, the Partners in Patriotism Fund.
• Schedule, organize, attend and lead all PIP Fund meetings to include facilitating the Board of Director's annual meetings.
• Compile PIP Fund applications and distribute for review at monthly Grants Committee meetings, as well as yearly distribution reports.
• On behalf of the Grants Committee, draft and mail notification letters and coordinate check presentations with grant recipients.
• Maintain grant tracking documents and create monthly financial reports of fund distribution.
• Coordinate check fulfillment with grant recipients.
• Compile PIP scholarship applications and distribute for review to Grants Committee and Board of Directors, as well as coordinate announcement of scholarships winners with Foxborough Public Schools.
• Serve as assistant editor for quarterly Partners in Patriotism newsletter.
• Monitor email inboxes (department, Foxborough Resident and Partners in Patriotism) daily and provide timely customer service responses regarding Gillette Stadium concerts, events, and Town of Foxboro outreach.
• Assist the Construction & Development team in external messaging and positioning strategies related to new business proposals and public presentations, including focus groups, neighborhood meetings and town meetings as it relates to Foxboro only.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Stadium Advisory Committee scheduling during the event season.
• Develop and lead quarterly business forums for Patriots Season Ticket Members residing in Foxborough.
• Submit monthly Article 17 reports to Foxborough Public Safety.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree