Business Development and External Affairs Coordinator

SUMMARY 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.
2. Oversee and leverage Meltwater media monitoring platform to create a variety of reports of TV/radio coverage, and to monitor social media sentiment.
3. Assist in crafting department communications and maintaining accurate media distribution lists.
4. Increase the frequency of local photo and press submissions.
5. Oversee Noteworthy Neighbor initiative; source honorees, conduct interviews, write copy, and backend fulfillment.
6. 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.
7. Responsible for notetaking and distribution to relevant stakeholders for PIP Fund, department meetings, and others as assigned.
8. 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.
   
   
   
   
9. 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.
10. 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
11. Serve as the primary point of contact for Stadium Advisory Committee scheduling during the event season
12. Develop and lead quarterly business forums for Patriots Season Ticket Members residing in Foxborough.
13. Submit monthly Article 17 reports to Foxborough Public Safety
14. Special projects and assignments as business dictates.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced work environment
• The noise level is moderate on non-event days and loud on event days.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.