[NEW ORLEANS SAINTS] Community Relations Associate

The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans Associate Program is a ten-month program that exposes entry-level candidates to the business side of sports. These intern level positions work across both the NFL and NBA seasons, and work full-time hours in various departments within our organization.

Under the direct supervision of the Community Relations Manager, the Community Relations Associate provides support to all of the members of the department and leads, organizes, and executes specific outreach programming as directed by leadership and performs other duties as assigned.  

This temporary position is based in the New Orleans, LA area, and will run from June 9, 2025 – April 17, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

New Orleans Saints

  • Assist with the planning, preparation, and implementation of various community-focused programs, events, & initiatives

  • Aid in the planning and execution of team-led NFL programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, Inspire Change, etc. 

  • Assist with the planning and execution of designated community-focused activations as well as team corporate partner activations led by the department

  • Assist with management of the New Orleans Saints community-focused social media accounts

  • Assist with administrative duties such as data entry, research, etc.

  • Work with other internal departments to highlight and create an awareness of all community initiatives  

 

New Orleans Pelicans 

  • Assist with the planning, preparation, and implementation of various community-focused programs, events, & initiatives

  • Aid in the planning and execution of team-led NBA community programs/initiatives

  • Assist with the planning and execution of designated community-focused activations as well as team corporate partner activations led by the department

  • Assist with management of the New Orleans Pelicans community-focused social media accounts

  • Assist with administrative duties such as data entry, research, etc.

  • Work with other internal departments to highlight and create an awareness of all community initiatives  

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is preferred

  • Must live in or be willing to relocate to New Orleans for ten months 

  • Possess an exceptional work ethic, a strong desire to succeed, and a professional demeanor

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

  • Must be able to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and maintain confidentiality

  • Must possess excellent organizational, written, verbal, listening, and communication skills

  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by games and the NFL and NBA schedules

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Jaia Thomas