Security HBCU Fellow

AMB Group, LLC•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are dedicated to leveling the playing field for HBCU students interested in kicking off careers in Sports & Entertainment. Through our unique partnership with Wells Fargo, students will participate in a paid, 10-week fall semester program, working up to 20 hours per week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta or the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch. Fellows gain hands-on experience, mentoring from industry veterans, behind-the-scenes access, and insight into how brands collaborate across sponsorship and brand engagement. Participating HBCUs include Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College. ABOUT THE ATLANTA FALCONS The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons. WHO WE ARE We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATES Actively Listen – Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them. Collaborate – Realize that we are better together than we are alone. We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives. Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve. Engage in Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even when it’s difficult. Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others. Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do. Build Relationships -Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity. Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve. Own Results – Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution. You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests DEPARTMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Security HBCU Fellow will gain hands-on experience supporting day-to-day security operations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in the world. This role provides exposure to event day command operations, physical security technology, emergency preparedness, and cross-functional coordination with internal stakeholders and public safety partners. The HBCU Fellow will assist the Public Safety Director, Major Events Director, and Physical Security Manager with administrative, operational, and planning responsibilities on both event and non-event days.

Requirements

Must be a rising Sophomore – Senior, all majors are welcome to apply
Demonstrated career interest in Sports and Entertainment
Embody our core values (Put People First, Include Everyone, Lead by Example, Listen and Respond, Give Back to Others, and Innovate Continuously), academic excellence and extracurricular leadership
Must be enrolled full-time at an Atlanta-based HBCU program at the time of the assignment (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, or Morris Brown College)
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Weekend availability for home gamedays or grassroots activations
This fellow will spend the majority of the fellowship based at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
This position will work in both office and operational settings, including the stadium command center, loading docks, concourses, and external perimeter areas.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Strong interest in sports and entertainment venue security.
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Interest in physical security technology.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during events.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Responsibilities

Event Day Operations Support command post activities including documentation, status tracking, and communications.
Assist with deployment logistics, credentialing support, and access control coordination.
Observe and support incident management processes and after-action data collection.
Help maintain situational awareness through camera monitoring and reporting (as assigned).
Assist with pre-event readiness checks of security equipment and spaces.
Non-Event Day Operations Support planning efforts for upcoming games, matches, concerts, and private events.
Assist in maintaining emergency plans, SOPs, training materials, and resource inventories.
Participate in drills, exercises, and training activities.
Physical Security & Technology Provide administrative and project support related to access control, video management, screening equipment, and emerging technologies.
Assist with data entry, report preparation, and system documentation.
Administrative / Project Support Prepare reports, meeting notes, and briefing materials.
Conduct research and benchmarking on security practices.
Support special projects assigned by department leadership.