Position Profile: Coordinator, Legends Community Coordinator

Department: Community Outreach

Reports to: Director, Community Outreach

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

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JOB SUMMARY: This position will be the primary point of contact for the Chiefs Legends Community. In that role, this individual will be expected to build, maintain, and expand the relationships between the organization and its various alumni members. This will include working closely with the Player Engagement department to assist players in the transition out of the organization and the NFL. Additional support, including around event planning, will be required for organization and Hunt family community-based priorities and initiatives. Communication, adaptability, innovation and strategic thinking are all important elements within this position.

Chiefs Legends Community

Communication
Serve as the Chiefs main point-of-contact tied to all aspects of the overall Chiefs Legends Community
Maintain regular communication with Legends via direct contact, email or newsletter campaigns, and events.
Responsible for internal communication related to Chiefs Legends community including Public Relations, Marketing, Content, Partnership, Community Activations and Charitable Giving.
Ensure the existence of a comprehensive and accurate Legends database, as well as personal information provided by Legends is handled in a professional and confidential manner.
Develop personal and professional relationships based on credibility, trust, effective communication, and respect to effectively assess former player needs, establish programming objectives, and maximize participation in and effectiveness of Legends development and engagement initiatives.
When applicable, support Chiefs Legends community in personal community focused activations and activities that are coordinated with Chiefs and/or NFL Leaguewide charitable efforts.
Supervise KC Ambassadors & Community Activation Seasonal Assistant and provide support as needed.
Events and Appearances
Plan and execute Legends weekend festivities and Chiefs Hall of Fame inductions.
Lead Chiefs representative to coordinate any Pro Football Hall of Fame activities in the years where applicable.
Track and coordinate any appearance requests for the Chiefs Legends community from both internal (Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Arrowhead Events, etc.) and external groups.
Establish standard for best practices for all Legends appearances and events.
Collaborate with the National Football League on “Legends Program” opportunities, programs, and resources.
Attend all KC Ambassadors monthly meetings, Gala, Golf Tournament, Holiday Party, and provide support when needed.

Player Transition/Wellness/Development
- Collaborate closely with player engagement department and assist players in the transition out of the organization and the NFL (when retiring or considering to transition).
- Provide players with information regarding the (NFL/NFLPA) Transition Programming and benefits and assist with applications if necessary.
- Work in close partnership with the team clinician(s) on establishing a team’s Legends wellness program, including but not limited to clinician referrals, development and implementation of resources and services, and overall mental health innovation within the transitioning journey.
- Consistently and effectively respond to personal issues with empathy and refer Legends and their families to qualified resources for assistance when appropriate.
- Provide proactive mentoring, crisis intervention, encouragement, and creative problem solving for former players and their eco-system.
- Collaborate with player engagement to create opportunities for Legends to engage with active players.

Chiefs Women’s Organization

Main internal point of contact for CWO group
Responsible for any communication to the group
Coordinate seasonal activation schedule
Support other Hunt and Reid Family initiatives as needed
Support annual Style Lounge event with Chiefs Legends and CWO participation
Collaborate with player engagement for football staff and player sign ups, and ensuring accuracy of CWO participant eligibility
Lead and provide on-site support at all CWO volunteer events

Community Outreach

Assist community relations department in selecting and recruiting former players for team and league philanthropic programs and events as needed.
Provide additional assistance as needed to the Community Outreach department and support community focused community efforts across the organization.
Provide game day support for Community Outreach activations and initiatives.
Assist other departments for organizational wide community outreach and business initiative objectives (including but not limited to activations such as the Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon, Red Friday, 101 Awards, Fantasy Camp, etc.)

Hours Required

40 hours per week and events/game days, including some nights and weekends.

Physical Requirements

Light office duties and activities.

Qualifications/Skills

Qualified candidates must possess superior organizational skills and be able to function in a fast-paced, multi-task setting.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and handle simultaneous projects.
Individuals must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have a working knowledge of the following Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and have internet research skills.
Individual should demonstrate excellent personal motivation and encourages others to be motivated and enthusiastic. Shows persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Emphasis will be placed on candidates which are respectful and discreet with information of a proprietary and sensitive manner.

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