Senior Manager, Youth Sports Initiatives (Hockey)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment•Columbia, WA

About The Position

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is seeking a Senior Manager, Youth Sports Initiatives to lead the strategy, management, and execution of hockey-focused community and external affairs programming. This role is crucial for driving impact through cross-functional collaboration, community engagement, and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and brand guidelines. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating meaningful community impact, building strong partnerships, and leading programs that make a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
5+ years of experience in program management, community engagement, sports management, or related field.
Experience managing cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders.
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Wrike or similar platforms).
Ability to manage budgets and financial processes.
Knowledge of youth sports programming or community-based initiatives preferred.
Passion for expanding access to hockey and youth sports.
Strategic problem solver with strong execution skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of hockey-related external affairs programs.
Develop strategies to expand access to hockey programming and increase youth participation across DC communities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, schools, nonprofit partners, and local partners.
Serve as liaison with District government agencies and points of contact for assigned programs.
Represent the organization at community programs, events, and partner meetings.
Manage end-to-end execution of programs, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners.
Submit and supervise Wrike project requests and coordinate across partnerships, marketing, social, production, photography, and game presentation teams.
Ensure timely delivery of program elements and a high standard of execution.
Submit and manage gameday and program-related graphic requests for marketing assets.
Partner with creative teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards.
Support storytelling efforts that highlight program impact and community engagement.
Own and manage program budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and invoice processing.
Partner with the District of Play Marketing & Operations Coordinator on budget consolidation and reporting.
Ensure efficient allocation of resources across hockey initiatives.
Support central initiatives including business intelligence projects, audience segmentation, and engagement strategies.
Use data and insights to inform program development and improve performance outcomes.
Contribute to organizational storytelling through program insights and impact reporting.
Other duties as assigned.