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Washington, DC

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San Antonio Spurs - Social Impact, Talent Academy

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves.

To us it is so much more than just a game or concert. It takes all members of our Spurs Family to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community.

The Talent Academy

HBCU Fellowship Program is a 10-week fellowship program giving enrolled college or technical school students insight into professional sports business and venue operations. In this immersive learning environment, fellows will get a behind-the-scenes look at the business operations of an NBA and USL sports franchise and professional event management. This role will be part of the Transformative Leadership team within the Impact department.

Transformative leadership is designed to elevate the current and nurture the next generation of leaders within the organization and the community. Deeply rooted in equity, our work aspires to produce capacity-building, create brave spaces for learning, and transform human performance.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Learn the business by immersing yourself in a variety of focus areas. Identify gaps and collaborate with business unit leaders to drive results, achieve goals, and track deliverables.
Provide day-to-day organization and execution of various administrative support duties to the Transformative Leadership team within the Impact department.
Assist with the coordination of developmental classes and growth opportunities through “SSEU”, our in-house professional development university, to gain individual and leadership focused training.
Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to support daily business operations and strategic projects.
Participate in regular community engagement events such as volunteer events offered through Spurs Give.

Are you innovative, fast-paced, passionate about sports, and looking to gain experience in the industry? If so, our HBCU Fellowship Program may be a great fit. Our ideal candidate will learn quickly on the job, be energized by driving results and customer focused.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

A GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrolled/recently graduated from an undergraduate degree program or technical school. Examples of applicable degree and technical programs include Education, Business or Sports Management, Communications, Analytics, and Digital or Creative Design. Master’s degree preferred.
Proficient with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and similar programs such as One Drive, Google Drives, Drop Box, or Box applications.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, high expectations environment.
Strong presentation skills.
Schedule flexibility and willingness to work non-traditional hours as needed.
Transportation strongly desired.

*SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained herein represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration. Your employment with SS&E is “at will”, which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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