What are the responsibilities and job description for the CBJ Foundation & Community Impact Coordinator position at Columbus Blue Jackets?
Summary
The CBJ Foundation and Community Impact Coordinator provides critical operational and executional support across all revenue-generating activities for the Columbus Blue Jackets. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of in-arena fundraising, merchandise fulfillment, and in-kind donation programs to maximize philanthropic impact and fan engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college of university in business, communications, marketing, or other related field preferred. 1–3 years of experience in non-profit operations, sports management, or event fundraising preferred. Strong interpersonal and writing skills; ability to represent the Columbus Blue Jackets professionally to fans, partners, and stakeholders. Exceptional project management skills with the ability to handle multiple gameday logistics simultaneously. Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to cover Blue Jackets home games and Foundation events. Must have a passion for community impact and the Blue Jackets’ philanthropic goals.
Acknowledgements
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
The CBJ Foundation and Community Impact Coordinator provides critical operational and executional support across all revenue-generating activities for the Columbus Blue Jackets. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of in-arena fundraising, merchandise fulfillment, and in-kind donation programs to maximize philanthropic impact and fan engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Gameday Fundraising & Revenue Generation
- In-Arena Initiatives: Strategically oversee and execute revenue-generating programs during games to drive community impact.
- Auctions: Manage gameday and special event auctions, including item procurement, logistics, and on-site execution.
- 50/50 Raffle: Provide direct oversight of 50/50 raffle operations, ensuring compliance and hitting performance targets.
- Raffles & Activations: Coordinate jersey raffles and other gameday-related activations to enhance the fan experience.
- Merchandise Strategy & Fulfillment
- Product Coordination: Lead the logistics and distribution of high-impact Foundation merchandise initiatives.
- Signature Programs: Manage inventory and sales for specialty items, including: Mystery Pucks, Theme Night apparel (specialty jerseys, shirts), Hats for Heroes
- Promotion: Collaborate on marketing efforts to drive awareness of merchandise-based fundraising. In-Kind Donation Program Management
- Administration: Handle end-to-end management of the donation request system.
- Fulfillment: Process and fulfill requests efficiently while ensuring each donation aligns with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. Corporate & Partner Engagement Support
- Inventory Management: Coordinate corporate table inventory and tracking for Foundation events.
- Event Attendance: Support event execution to ensure high-quality experiences for partners and stakeholders.
- General Operational Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative and executional support across all broad Community Impact and Foundation initiatives as needed.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college of university in business, communications, marketing, or other related field preferred. 1–3 years of experience in non-profit operations, sports management, or event fundraising preferred. Strong interpersonal and writing skills; ability to represent the Columbus Blue Jackets professionally to fans, partners, and stakeholders. Exceptional project management skills with the ability to handle multiple gameday logistics simultaneously. Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to cover Blue Jackets home games and Foundation events. Must have a passion for community impact and the Blue Jackets’ philanthropic goals.
Acknowledgements
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.