Community Relations – HBCU Fellows Program

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are dedicated to leveling the playing field for HBCU students interested in kicking off careers in sports and entertainment. Together, with Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), we’re excited to move the future of these industries FORWARD. Fellows will be chosen to represent each of the following schools: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College. Fellows will be selected by the Atlanta Falcons to work within a variety of departments including Brand Marketing, External Communications, Graphic Design, Community Relations and Engagement, Content Production, Stadium Production, Live Events and Entertainment, and Sports Technology.

ABOUT THE ATLANTA FALCONS

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons.

WHO WE ARE

We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATES

Actively Listen – Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them.

Collaborate – Realize that we are better together than we are alone. We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives. Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.

Engage in Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even when it’s difficult. Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others. Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do.

Build Relationships – Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity. Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve.

Own Results – Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution. You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests. Take advantage of this rare opportunity by utilizing available resources.

DEPARTMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Relations department plays a critical role in promoting the Atlanta Falcons and building a positive image in the communities where they operate. By working to engage with and benefit local communities, the department helps to establish the team as a responsible and engaged member of the community, and builds strong relationships with fans, stakeholders, and the public. Community Relations is typically responsible for a variety of initiatives, including:

• Community Outreach: This includes developing and implementing programs and initiatives that engage with and benefit local communities, such as youth development programs, community events, and charity efforts.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: The department partners very closely with The Arthur M. Blank Foundation on the team's philanthropic initiatives, such as donations to local organizations and support for charitable causes.
• Fan Engagement: The department may also be responsible for creating opportunities for special groups of fans (such as military veterans or positive community leaders) to interact with the team and its players, such as fan events and other experiences.

This fellow will have exposure to key community engagement initiatives surrounding:

• Youth & High School Football
• Military Outreach
• Legends Community
• Girls Flag Football
• Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders (AFC)/Junior Cheer
• Mascot Freddie Falcon and Community School Programming

To learn more about the Atlanta Falcons Community Relations department, please visit https://www.atlantafalcons.com/community/ or follow the team @FalconsCR on Twitter and Instagram.

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
• This fellow will spend the majority of the fellowship based at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, GA with opportunities to engage at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 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