Community Engagement Associate

Position Overview
The Chicago Bulls are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and collaborative person to fill the position of Community Engagement Associate. As an Associate, you will assist the Community Engagement department in day-to-day activities and programs throughout the regular season. Additionally, you will also support the department with programs in collaboration with our Corporate and Community Partners. We are seeking someone who is passionate about service, detailed oriented, and organized. This role is a great fit for an emerging leader.

Description
Community Engagement Associate
Position Overview
The Chicago Bulls are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and collaborative person to fill the position of Community Engagement Associate. As an Associate, you will assist the Community Engagement department in day-to-day activities and programs throughout the regular season. Additionally, you will also support the department with programs in collaboration with our Corporate and Community Partners. We are seeking someone who is passionate about service, detailed oriented, and organized. This role is a great fit for an emerging leader. This role will participate in the Bulls Rookie Program and is scheduled to start in September 2026 and continue until the conclusion of the 26-27 season.

Responsibilities

Provide support for Community Engagement & Chicago Bulls Charities programs and activations

Receive payment for and schedule scoreboard messages

Manage in-kind donation requests

Organize and manage the department warehouse space

Manage the Community Engagement Department email account

Assist with all Community Engagement's community activations

Assist in execution of the charitable ticketing program

Plan and execute at least one Community Engagement event and/or program

Plan and execute Chicago Bulls Charities garage sales

Manage the day-to-day operations of Chicago Bulls Charities 50/50 Raffle

Track event and activation data for the department

Game Day Responsibilities

Assist in any pre-game activations as needed

Assist in any on-court activations as needed

Support staff programming throughout the season (e.g., orientation, in-season initiatives)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Previous experience in sales/retail, non-profit, communications, entertainment and/or sports

Strong communication (both written & verbal)

Excellent teammate with positive energy who has a desire to learn, while also having the skills to work independently and know when to seek advice

Highly organized and meticulous attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong work ethic

Problem solver who performs well under pressure

Social skills that reflect examples of teamwork, preparation, collaboration, responsiveness, and creativity

This role requires flexible work hours and may include work outside of normal office hours during the business week and on weekends.

Compensation & Benefits
This role pays $20/hour and is eligible to earn overtime pay. The Chicago Bulls offer a relocation stipend for any candidates making a move to the state of Illinois. The Chicago Bulls offer competitive benefits and perks. Our benefit offerings for seasonal associates include, but are not limited to:

Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time-off including paid leave, sick and holiday pay

Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access

Complimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (dinner if working games / events).

Pet Insurance

This role requires flexible work hours and may include work outside of normal office hours during the business week and on weekends. Full-time remote work is not an option for this role and interested applicants should be currently located in or prepared to move to the Chicagoland area.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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