OT: MLSE Job Opportunity - Coordinator, Community and Player Relations

[MA29]

Here's an opportunity that I think the talent here at RealGM could really excel in. So when you guys get the position help me work for the Raptors in a few years pls

http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MAPLELEAFSPORTS&cws=1&rid=3320&com

JOB OVERVIEW

As a valuable member of the Community & Sports Partnerships team, you will organize and administer various Toronto Raptors Community programs and work as the day-to-day contact for our players.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement a variety of team and league community programs.
Act as the day-to–day contact for Raptors player appearances and NBA Cares programs.
Work with Manager to create program budgets and potential promotional plans.
Collaborate with internal departments to integrate other business units into programs i.e. sponsorship, etc.
Develop programs with our players that further their personal interests, community and corporate partners.
Create postmortems for each program including detailed execution summaries and executive reports.
Develop and manage the team off-court calendar, including team partner road trips.
Manage and update PATS for NBA annual reporting.
Coordinate and update website content for raptors.com/community.
Maintain strong relationships with the Toronto community, including charitable organizations.
Respond to all team community requests in a timely manner.
Recruit, train and manage a department intern.
Assist colleagues with hockey and soccer departmental initiatives as required.
REQUIREMENTS

2+ years’ experience working in a professional capacity.
Strong understanding of basketball and the National Basketball Association.
Demonstrated experience managing or working with professional athletes or VIPs.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
Able to exercise diplomacy and tact at all times.
Proficient in MS Office and XP; quick to learn new software programs.
Must be able to work home game days. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required.
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

[Duffman100]

If MLSE paid better, I'd have friends who would be killer for this job.

[dbhoops]

I apply for pretty much every coordinator position (marketing/sales/PR) they post, no dice.
If anyone has an internal link please let me know.

[Throwback24]

Honestly..... I need a change in my life. I think I could make the Raptors PR department great again, I will apply.

Act as the day-to–day contact for Raptors player appearances and NBA Cares programs.

If I get this job... you guys are going to see the most ripped and athletic version of JV ever. I juice daily, I'll hand deliver a care package to Jonas' every home game.

[Morse Code]

Honestly..... I need a change in my life. I think I could make the Raptors PR department great again, I will apply.

Act as the day-to–day contact for Raptors player appearances and NBA Cares programs.

If I get this job... you guys are going to see the most ripped and athletic version of JV ever. I juice daily, I'll hand deliver a care package to Jonas' every home game.

Vote Throwback24 for coordinator. Here's hoping you get it.

[SuperSant]

Whats the salary for the position? Im a civil engineer doing project coordinating right now.... but this would be sick!!

[Jonn]

Where do I sign up to replace Casey?

[Moon Walk]

Don't get your hopes to high. This job is already filled and this posting is just a publicity stunt like any other high end jobs. Its already been given to some relative working in Management who is merely a high school dropout. That my friends is life in Canada.

[TerryTate]

I had to apply, I'm tired of IT sales.......

[RaptorsNorth]

The chances of you getting any of these jobs are poor if you don't have a link. The person that will end up with these jobs will hardly be qualified for them. Dude these jobs are all about who you know.

[MA29]

The chances of you getting any of these jobs are poor if you don't have a link. The person that will end up with these jobs will hardly be qualified for them. Dude these jobs are all about who you know.

That's why I suggest trying to do some research and contacting and getting in touch with the direct manager for this position, or HR trying to fill this position, and executive to the manager of this position. Maybe try to schedule a coffee or something.

[TerryTate]

The chances of you getting any of these jobs are poor if you don't have a link. The person that will end up with these jobs will hardly be qualified for them. Dude these jobs are all about who you know.

That's why I suggest trying to do some research and contacting and getting in touch with the direct manager for this position, or HR trying to fill this position, and executive to the manager of this position. Maybe try to schedule a coffee or something.

To find out, use Linkedin!

[username1]

"Strong understanding of basketball and the National Basketball Association."

They should've added this requirement for head coach position too.

[Ramed Nazored]

This is a fantastic opportunity. I would be all over it if I weren't already happily employed.

Thanks for sharing, OP. And good luck friends. May the best applicant win!

[kwajo]

REQUIREMENTS

2+ years’ experience working in a professional capacity.
Strong understanding of basketball and the National Basketball Association.
Demonstrated experience managing or working with professional athletes or VIPs.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
Able to exercise diplomacy and tact at all times.
Proficient in MS Office and XP; quick to learn new software programs.
Must be able to work home game days. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required.
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Windows XP? Between Masai's Blackberry and the Community Relations team using Windows XP, we're officially a treadmill technology team.

[Courtside]

Interview question #1: Do you now, or have you ever, posted on one of the Raptors-based forums online?

If the answer is anything other than "I've never posted on a forum of any kind", then you are basically disqualified.

[carl_english]

**** brooklyn. Hire me.

[Courtside]

Don't get your hopes to high. This job is already filled and this posting is just a publicity stunt like any other high end jobs. Its already been given to some relative working in Management who is merely a high school dropout. That my friends is life in Canada.

It's not the kind of job that requires a higher level of education, so I actually commend them on not including that as a mandatory stipulation. This sort of position is tailor-made for a go-getter with good people skills, something a lot of people of all walks and backgrounds have, and while I do somewhat agree that the posting is mostly for show and to perhaps add to their pool of "future call ups", I disagree that it's likely to go to some relative of a management type. These jobs have a lot of competition for them and they generally go to those who have interned and are already well known, those who already know someone and are part of "the in crowd" in terms of knowing or dealing with athletes or famous people, or they come from a parallel field in managing VIPs either in film, music, sports or some other field where being organized and on the ball with people's needs is a must. Also extreme confidentiality and trust.

You can't learn these skills in school.

[Hero]

Does this pay a living wage for someone in Toronto?

[djsunyc]

this sounds like a job that mona would be good for.