Assistant, Club Business Affairs

Overview

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.

Summary

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

• Provide administrative support to the Club Business Affairs department, including Executive Vice President, Vice President, Sr. Directors and Sr. Managers.
• General duties will include, but are not limited to: answering phones, coordinating travel arrangements, and calendar management.
• Preparing and tracking payment of expense reports.
• Facilitating internal meetings and, as necessary, off-site logistics.
• Managing the review/approval process, including related internal trafficking of Club and League marketing materials.
• Interacting with a wide range of organizational personnel and external parties of all levels, including Member Clubs, partners, licensees and vendors.
• Standard administrative duties as well as responsibility for administrative projects.
• Other miscellaneous/departmental related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required

• Prior experience in a support role.
• Excellent technology skills including fluency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Experience at a League, sports team or media property.
• Understanding of the NHL, our teams and events.

Education/Certifications

• College degree.

Required Skills

• Must be self-motivated, well organized, and be able to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be adaptable, flexible and detail oriented.
• Ability to work overtime is necessary.

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 a range of benefits and a salary in the following range:

SALARY RANGE: $65-75K

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.

We also offer various benefits, including health coverage effective on day one, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), digital wellness resources, retirement savings plan with 401(k) options, a hybrid work schedule where applicable, and other programs described by the organization.

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.

Equal Opportunity 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.