Nfl Player Engagement Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Career Opportunities: Manager, Community Relations (6830) At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it's on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we're unified by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact. Success here takes more than passion; it's about bringing your best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments, and always looking ahead to what's next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world-class experiences for our fans, partners, and community. If you're excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we'd love to have you join us. Position Summary The Community Relations Manager serves as a key liaison between players, coaches, and the football team and the Bay Area community. This role supports the planning and execution of year-round community engagement initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders, including the NFL, players and their families, ownership, corporate partners, the 49ers Foundation, and local nonprofit organizations. Reporting to the Director of Community Relations, the Manager develops and implements strategic programming that enhances the organization's community impact. Responsibilities include leading community initiatives such as Community Tuesday events, gameday activations, NFL-led programs, player engagement efforts, and 49ers Family programming. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and execute high-visibility programs that incorporate active players, players' families, ownership, alumni players, coaches, and team executives. Assist with player recruitment, communication, and movement for community events and appearances. Manage logistics, vendors, timelines, and on-site operations across multiple events and initiatives. Coordinate community impact programs and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit and community partners. Execute game day and recognition programs, including honoree selection and in-game experiences. Plan and deliver NFL-driven community initiatives, including but not limited to: Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, Inspire Change, and My Cause My Cleats. Support Training Camp activities, including community activations and family engagement efforts. Track program metrics and provide reporting and recommendations for improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with organizational goals, brand standards, and community impact strategy. Supervises Community Relations Intern. Other duties as assigned. Required Abilities and Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized and detail-oriented with outstanding time/task management skills Continuous learning and improvement mindset Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong relationship management skills Team player and collaborator Ability to network with local and regional community leaders Ability to work flexible hours, including all 49ers home games, weekends, holidays, and evenings as required Strong event planning and logistics management skills Strong knowledge of the Bay Area community and non-profit organizations Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the socio-economic, academic, cultural, and ethnic diversity within the community Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree and at least 5-7 years' relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience executing large-scale community events and activations preferred Experience managing staff and/or volunteers preferred Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee will work in the community in a number of different capacities. Examples include hosting events in-store at corporate partner retail locations, escorting and managing players and families in visits to hospital partners, directing and overseeing 49ers front office staff at volunteer events throughout the Bay Area, etc. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. This position requires the ability to work extended hours and/or weekends. Travel 15% of local travel time and 5% of intra and interstate travel requiring overnight stay are expected for this position. Compensation $80-90k The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr