At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.
NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Director, Community Relations based in our Chicago office. The Director, Community Relations will work alongside the Sr. Director, Business Strategy to build and execute strategies to maximize community outreach, community engagement, and social responsibility for the all-new Chicago Street Course event.
Duties:
Develop strategies to build and maintain programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community
Build and maintain relationships with members of the community, key individuals, and other organizations
Serve as a key point of contact for neighboring businesses, institutions, and communities
Be the principal ambassador for the organization, with responsibilities for delivering the company’s vision within the local community
Attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with key community members
Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties – when needed, recruit a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist
Engage and build strong, trusting relationships with NASCAR functional teams and external business partners to drive collaboration and communication across the event.
Identify and define metrics to track performance and develop ongoing dashboard reports to communicate progress and measures of success to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Be an active leader within the community and in conjunction with the President, create a network of influencers within the market to help drive awareness and affinity for the event throughout the community.
Develop and manage a robust Q1 – Q2 Internship program that provides support for all functions of the Chicago Street Race
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Minimum of six years of motorsports / sports industry, community relations experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action
- Superior follow-through with a high-level of accountability for assigned tasks
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills
- Self-motivated, positive attitude and passion for marketing
- Strong executional capabilities
- Desire and ability to create and champion a vision
- Strong collaboration skills are critical
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid drivers license
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Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.
We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!
NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.