Dirty Birds Nest HBCU Fellow

The Live Events & Entertainment, Dirty Birds Nest arm is responsible for creating super fan experiences that cultivate extreme fandom in the stands and throughout the year. We are responsible for designing and delivering the Atlanta Falcons Super Fan game day experiential journey, with the ultimate goal of establishing a consistent and measurable homefield advantage. While our primary focus is on elevated super fan experiences during home games, our work spans the entire calendar year. Member engagement and onboarding begin in January, and our program offerings and touchpoints extend through mid-February of the following year, ensuring a truly year-round community and experience. 

To execute this work at a high level, our department collaborates closely with key internal partners, including: 

• Stadium Production 

• Brand Marketing 

• Ticketing 

• CRM, Data and Insights 

• Email Design and Development  

Together, we create integrated, cohesive fan experiences that inspire fan loyalty, deepens community connection, and extends Falcons’ fandom for generations. Through our partnership with Wells Fargo, through this opportunity, the Fellow will serve as a key contributor in enhancing the super fan game day experience for the 2026 Atlanta Falcons season. During the program, Fellows will have the opportunity to connect with mentors and learn more about the internal and external drivers of the Atlanta Falcons superfan community. 

The Fellow will assist the Live Events & Entertainment Dirty Birds Nest administrative team. The individual’s primary responsibility will be to identify parallel characteristics amongst the Dirty Birds Nest population. Additionally, they will have an opportunity to assist with diferent aspects of planning and execution on both game day at Dirty Birds Nest events. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in applied statistic coursework, be an efective communicator, proactive, and solution-driven. 

• Identify and compile similitudes across the Falcons Dirty Birds Nest population 

• Provide support during Atlanta Falcons home games/tailgates and other events 

• Manage routine administrative processes 

• Assist with the daily needs of the Live Events and Entertainment Department 

Weekly Responsibilities (estimated 5-7 hours on game weeks) 

• Game day section set-up, activation preparation, t-shirt toss prep, DBN Loyalty Store prize distribution, etc. 

• Creating and printing game day itineraries & timelines for internal game day entertainment groups (drumline, break dancers, alumni, etc.) 

• Assisting with the distribution of parking, tickets, and credentials for various entertainment groups. 

• Game day responsibilities (10 hours on Falcons Home gamedays) 

• Act as entertainment liaison lead for entertainment groups (drumline, break dancers, alumni, etc.) 

• Assist with the execution of Dirty Birds Nest Tailgate activations and in section stunts 

• Assist in the live in-game hits and promotions (t-shirt tosses, recognitions, halftime performances) 

• Other duties as assigned 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

• Must be a Sophomore – Senior, all majors welcome to apply 

• Demonstrated career interest in Sports and Entertainment 

• Embody our core values (Put People First, Include Everyone, Lead by Example, Listen and Respond, Give Back to Others, Innovate Continuously), academic excellence, and extracurricular leadership 

• Must be enrolled full-time at an Atlanta-based HBCU program at the time of the assignment (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, or Morris Brown College) 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident 

• Weekend availability for home gamedays or grassroots activations 

• Must have access to reliable transportation. 

• Must be flexible and able to adapt at work locations are often changing as new events are added to the calendar