Full Job Description
At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.
As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success.
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
Position Summary:
We are actively seeking an Executive Assistant to help support the first-ever NBA Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) charity, dedicated to creating greater economic empowerment in the Black community! We are looking for someone to help with the administration, coordination, and support of the grant-making process. This role will support the Executive Director through the organization and administration of the Foundation's initiatives and program objectives. Is this something you are passionate about and want to build with us? If so, we want to hear from you!
Major Responsibilities:
Effectively manage and assist the administrative operations for the Foundation
Create efficient organizational processes and provide recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the Foundation's calendar, travel, meetings, speaking engagements, and expenses
Prepare and maintain documentation for meetings and provide support for Executive Director and Foundation staff through preparation, briefs, logistics, and meeting updates while proactively recommending solutions
Support Foundation Board meetings; preparing and maintaining any supporting documentation and scheduling needs
Demonstrate positive relationship management and effective communication to provide timely responses and information vital for the Foundation leadership to function properly and to make informed decisions
Develop lasting relationships and collaborate with partners including NBA staff, NBA team staff, players, legends, coaches, donors, and executive leadership within public organizations
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies (Partners, Donors, Staff, etc.)
Required Skills/Knowledge:
A minimum of 5 years of professional, relevant experience in supporting executive-level teams.
Demonstrated ability to support executive leadership with advanced written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively and be a problem solver, adaptable and results-driven while providing excellent organizational skills
Comfortable working under pressure and independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
High-level stakeholder engagement and ability to collaborate and build relationships with all levels of leadership
Experience with scheduling, project management, managing daily activities, and delivering results in a cross-functional environment.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Experience in providing training and technical assistance when troubleshooting
Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience preferred