Community Relations Manager | Coachella Valley Firebirds

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

 

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Overview

Acrisure Arena and The Firebirds Hockey Team is seeking an experienced Community Relations Manager (4-5 plus years) to create; develop and carry out various community initiatives and community programs for the Firebirds and the One Valley Foundation. This role requires a hard-working, detail-oriented individual that is exceptional at communicating across departments and has Non-Profit Experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to take our organization to the next level and make your mark on historic  and ground breaking projects for the Coachella Valley Community.

 

This position is responsible for building, growing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in The Greater Palm Springs Coachella Valley and managing the Arena’s non-profit initiatives. 

 

This team member as a Leader and independent decision maker; will build and maintain strong relationships to create a support system for Acisure and the Firebirds and its events through strong leadership, collaboration, and effective communications.

 

The Community Relations Manager acts as liaison; advises and works in collaboration with OVG/Acrisure leadership and other Arena stakeholders to ensure brand alignment and community involvement. 

 

 

 

This role will pay a wage of $70,000 to $75,000.  Plus Bonus

 

For FT roles:   Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 holidays).

 

This position will remain open until August 31, 2024

About the Venue

ABOUTAcrisure Arena - Home to the Coachella Valley Firebirds Hockey Team and More!

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and acoustically designed for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Community Relations and Public Education budget
• Manages Non- Exempt Staff (of 5 to 10) including the Firebirds 50/50 Sales Associates as well as Community Ambassadors
• Develops and publishes press releases, columns, and other materials that accurately portray the Foundation's philosophy
• Develops communications plans for campaigns, both internally and externally
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective Community Relations program that aligns with the overall  Coachella Valley
• Oversee development and implementation of effective public education programs and community risk reduction efforts in alignment with the Foundation's mission. 
• Manage the preparation and production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, public service announcements, audio-visual presentations, photographs, and other multimedia programs
• Monitor and maintain awareness of community opinions and attitudes that may affect the functioning of the organization
• Perform social media community management duties and implement strategies to ensure all social media platforms are up to date
• Recommend strategic branding, public relations concepts, and associated strategies and methods for implementation
• Collaborate across all Department for coordination, creation, and publication of the Foundation's Annual Report
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Acrisure/Firebirds executive management on media relations, branding, and public relationships 
• Serve as an official spokesperson with the media regarding all non-operational issues related to the Foundation and Firebirds
• Responsible for creating and implementing a community engagement plan that supports venue non-profit and sustainability initiatives and fulfills sponsorship and partnership commitments
• Develop, plan, and manage a portfolio of annual Arena events that support fundraising efforts and generates awareness for non-profit initiatives