Senior Manager, Social Impact

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.   

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes a media portfolio including Type.Set.Brooklyn and BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.   

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.  

We are guided by our core values: 

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.


• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.


• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.


• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY

The External Affairs Department encompasses corporate communications, community relations, social impact, government relations and Brooklyn Basketball. This role will assist in Social Impact strategy and programming and will report to the Senior Vice President of Social Impact.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for project managing external Social Impact initiatives including the United Games as well as cultural and heritage celebrations across properties.


• Meet regularly with Employee Resource Group co-chairs and lead the development and implementation of associated programming.


• Manage the day-to-day operations of Small Business and Supplier Diversity programs.


• Support Community Relations on projects as necessary, such as the Give Back Program and Sustainability initiatives.


• Assist in the development of revenue generating opportunities through Social Impact programming by collaborating with the partnerships and ticketing teams.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 5+ years of professional work experience 


• Bachelor's degree preferred 


• Working knowledge of Social Impact best practices and emerging trends 


• Exhibit good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment 


• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills 


• Detail oriented 


• Strong computer skills - Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

WHO YOU ARE

• Excel at working in a team environment


• Must have a passion for the culture of sports as a vehicle through which to lift people up


• Possess strong operations skills


• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage respectfully across multiple levels


• Detail-oriented and organized


• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION

$83,000 - $115,000

Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:

• 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!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The candidate will work primarily in an office environment but will be required to travel to various areas within the NYC Metro Area to attend community events, clinics, etc.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.