Job Summary       

The Lightning Foundation Coordinator will support several key department initiatives, including Foundation fundraising programs and events, the Lightning Community Heroes program, and sponsorships of charity events through the Tampa Bay community. This position will report to the Director, Lightning Foundation & Community Events and will work closely with the Foundation, Community Relations & Social Impact team, Public Relations, Hockey Operations, Partnership Activation, & Hockey Development staff. 

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport the management of the Bolts Silent Auction during game nights and oversee online specialty jersey auctions (e.g., Hockey Fights Cancer, Military) throughout the season. Handle post-auction communications with winners, including coordinating item pickups and shipments.Facilitate mystery puck fundraising program, including labeling and wrapping signed pucks, mailing pucks to online purchasers, and selling pucks in-arena on home game days as scheduledManage charitable tax receipt processes for all Foundation fundraising events and programs, Bolt For Life member donated tickets, and one-off donations as they ariseSupport of in-game 50/50 raffle execution, including supporting game-night staff, drawing winning number, financial reconciliation, etc.Assist with fundraising, events and programs conducted by the Lightning Foundation, including the Bolt Run and Coop’s Catch for Kids.Assist with Community Hero program, including the preparation of packet of Community Hero nomination finalists for review by the Community Advisory CommitteeMaintain contact database of Community Heroes as well as non-profits funded by Hero program and help manage on-going relationships, as well as lead the collection of follow-up reports of funding impactOversee Foundation license plate fundraising program, including financial reporting and marketing efforts to increase license plate salesOversee VSG’s Employee Holiday Giving programManage team calendar of on-going outreach and charitable eventsPrepare goodie bags for player visits, school & hospital visits, and player programmingSupport execution of internal merchandise signings multiple times per yearAssist with in-game programming/activations, including facilitation of FanZam experience, seat visits to non-profit ticket beneficiary guests, plaza collection drives, etc.Other duties as assignedGame/Event ResponsibilitiesGame/Event Night Responsibilities: Yes Approximate number of Tampa Bay Lightning games worked per year: 45QualificationsMinimum of Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant non-profit, sports, public relations or marketing experience Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAn upmost professional demeanorIndividual must be extremely organized and detail orientedProficiency in MS Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel)Working ConditionsAbility to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distracting This is an onsite role; flexibility to work a minority of time remotely. Ability to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperatures Ability to use hands and fingers on office and mobile technology Ability to listen and speak on phone, in meetings, and in one-on-one conversations Ability to commute to various venues throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area Ability to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or people Ability to move comfortably throughout the arena with minimal accommodations Ability to work compassionately with individuals from different backgrounds and experiences 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.