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BSE Global · 3 days ago

Director, Community Relations

BSE Global is a leading company in sports and entertainment, known for creating unforgettable experiences. The Director of Community Relations will lead the strategic direction and execution of community impact initiatives, managing a team to oversee programs and partnerships that align with organizational goals and values.

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Responsibilities

Work alongside the VP to develop the multi-year community impact vision and annual strategic plan for BSE and its properties
Set the departmental calendar, ensuring seamless alignment with season timelines, league initiatives, player availability, and key organizational priorities
Serve as the daily operational leader of the department, ensuring programs are well-planned, staffed and executed
Oversee all community programs, including youth education, health & wellness, social justice, economic empowerment, and local community initiatives
Lead high-priority events (school takeovers, court refurbishments, holiday events, volunteer days, etc.)
Support or lead player-driven initiatives, collaborating with Basketball Operations and management teams
Ensure successful execution of NBA, WNBA, and league-mandated community initiatives and reporting
Work with Partnerships to integrate community components into partner activations and corporate social responsibility initiatives
Work collaboratively with PR, Marketing, Social, Digital, and Game Presentation to amplify community storytelling
Directly manage Managers, Interns, and shared staff resources; set expectations, workflows, and priorities for the team while providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to build future leaders
Support the Brooklyn Nets & New York Liberty Foundation operations, including program alignment
Oversee all donation request processes (in-kind, ticket, monetary) and ensure equitable, mission-driven distribution
Ensure compliance with legal, league, and brand guidelines for all community activities
Establish and maintain tracking tools to measure program reach, effectiveness, community feedback, and organizational impact
Oversee preparation of monthly, seasonal and year-end recaps for internal stakeholders, league offices, partners, and external stakeholders

Qualification

Community relationsCorporate social responsibilityTeam leadershipEvent managementData-driven decision makingPlayer engagementCommunity impact measurementCross-departmental collaboration

Required

8–10 years of progressive experience in community relations, corporate social responsibility, social impact, or sports/entertainment
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing high-stakes events, and working cross-departmentally
Ability to work nights/weekends as needed during the seasons
Proven ability to balance oversight with hands-on execution in fast-paced, lean environments with high expectations
Able to successfully use data to guide decision-making, resource allocation, and program evolution

Preferred

Experience with player programs and navigating athlete-facing dynamics preferred

Benefits

Bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
401k Employer Match at 4%
Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar
And more!

Company

BSE Global

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BSE Global operates state-of-the-art venues, manages premier sports franchises, delivering dynamic content and experiences for audiences.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$688M
Key Investors
Julia Koch
2024-06-19Secondary Market· $688M

Leadership Team

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Josh Pruss
Senior Vice President, Global Partnership Marketing & Premium Hospitality
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Ryan Hilgers
Senior Vice President, Global Partnership Development
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