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National Hockey League (NHL) - Entry Level

New York, NY · Hybrid

Administrative/Executive Assistant · Player Relations Liaison/Management · Team Administration/Operations

$65,000 – $70,000 / year

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.

With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY This position provides support to the Executive Vice President, Player Relations and the department around Player Relations strategies and initiatives. Responsibilities include meeting coordination, report processing, travel arrangements, internal & external communications support and program development. The Coordinator must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, anticipate needs and workflow, and communicate clearly and responsively with other executives, staff members and players, as needed, while working with limited daily supervision. This individual must maintain a high level of confidentiality, judgment, and discretion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform general office duties, including answering phones and taking messages, maintaining Outlook calendars and scheduling in-person or virtual meetings, completing and processing expense reports.
Prepare and edit outgoing correspondence regarding matters of significance, including email messages, memos, etc.
Arrange domestic and international travel, for executives and players as needed.
Review invoices in a timely manner and submit for processing.
Provide assistance at NHL signature events
Support team with event communications and presentations.
Manage office administration, which includes maintenance of subscriptions, contracts, and database management.
Handle special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
At least 2+ years of executive support experience in a fast-paced corporate, sports, entertainment, media, or global business environment.
Prior experience coordinating international travel and meetings across multiple time zones.
Experience preparing executive-level presentations, reports, and communications.
Exhibit solid understanding of the game of hockey and NHL players and be able to acquire a general working knowledge of the NHL.
Must have good business judgement and a keen awareness of the public image of the NHL.
Must have the ability to work flexible hours required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Communications and/or Journalism or related area.

Skills

Exhibit high energy and willingness to take initiative and pitch in to help the larger team accomplish goals and work assignments.
Be a strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized.
Demonstrate excellent time management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks at once and shift priorities as needed.
Able to maintain confidentiality and use upmost discretion when privy to sensitive information.
Have a professional demeanor and ability to build and maintain good working relationships with all levels in the organization.
Self-confident and resilient, with a positive attitude.
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
CORE COMPETENCIES These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
Accountability
Adaptability
Communication
Critical Thinking
Inclusion
Professionalism
Teamwork & Collaboration

The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:

Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.
We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.
Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.
A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.
Our Headquarters: Our state of the art offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.
A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.
NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.

SALARY RANGE:

$65-70k
Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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