LA Kings - Community Relations Assistant

Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Community Relations Assistant will support Kings Care Foundation with the execution of community and game night events, auctions and programs, completing donation requests, scheduling Fan Service Associates, processing auction requests and providing general administrative support to the Department.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to donation requests and answer general inquiries to the Kings Care Foundation by phone or via correspondence.
• Assist with implementing community programming and Kings Care Foundation events and fundraisers by preparing give-a-ways, coordinating logistics involving Kings employees and outside vendors, performing event set-up/breadown, checking in guests, and troubleshooting during events.
• Assist with Implementation of Kings Care Foundation and Community game night events. Coordinate all aspects of the Foundation’s game-night initiatives. • Prepare for and execute Game Night Silent Auction (Every Home Game) • Work with Supervisor of Fan Service to schedule Fan Service Associates to support Kings Care Foundation booth • Maintain relationships with Foundation donors • Execute the sale of specialty items (i.e ornaments, puck series, holiday items ,etc ) that contribute to the Foundation’s fundraising goals
• Assist in the organization of monthly Kings Care Foundation Board meetings by ensuring all meeting preparations are in order; attend as needed.
• Coordinate and track department finances including counting and depositing all monies collected at each game and online; reconciling with finance dept and maintaining up to date financial spreadsheets.
• Assist the department with planning and/or executing various programs and initiatives, including LA Kings 5K, LA Kings Festival, LA Kings Golf Tournament and other events assigned by the Sr Director.
• Provide general administrative support including: Submitting expense reports, organizing and maintaining department databases, maintaining filing systems, maintaining department supplies, equipment, materials, etc., organizing and maintaining storage areas and shared work spaces and researching information and resolving routine problems.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

The Community Relations Assistant must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skill and abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; ability to learn required business systems
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including: nights, weekends and some holidays
• Proactive and able to work well under pressure
• Team player with the ablity to multi-task and prioritize
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
• Flexible and adapts to various environments and situations
• High ethical standards and strong sense of confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Event planning, community development and/or non-profit experience preferred

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred)

Experience:

• 0-2 years related work experience

Payscale: $18.50 - $22.00

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

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