Social Responsibility Graduate Associate

Kick‑start your career in sports and entertainment.

Our Graduate Associate Program is a full‑time, immersive, post‑graduate opportunity designed for recent college graduates who are ready to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, professional sports organization. This program offers hands‑on learning, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to leaders across the business — all while working in a collaborative, high‑energy environment.

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This position will start on 7/13/26 and run through 6/25/27.

Social Responsibility Graduate Associate will focus on providing legendary experiences through the implementing of employee volunteerism, cause‑marketing efforts, donation requests, and ticket donation programs. This position will develop relationships with community organizations to achieve department goals as they relate to the overall mission of the company – to be world champions both on and off the court.

• Build and sustain impactful relationships with nonprofit organizations to implement ticket donations, community ticket giveaways, and volunteer projects
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of all social responsibility programs including, but not limited to holiday initiatives, autograph sessions, volunteer projects, theme nights, and community events
• Manage the Share The Magic Ticket Donation Program - bringing in nonprofit groups to Magic games to create one‑of‑a‑kind opportunities for those who would typically not have the chance
• Distribute, track attendance, and create reports for Share the Magic Ticket Donation Program as well as analyze the results to implement changes to the program
• Coordinate all approved donation requests and track using the Donation Xchange system. Develop monthly reports to include YTD contributions including value of donations.
• Maintain inventory of autographed merchandise
• Orchestrate events for the Magic Volunteer Program – Magic's employee volunteerism campaign. Work with nonprofit partners to plan activations and collaborate with internal departments to ensure participation
• Implement Season of Giving initiatives including Magic Star Tree & Magic Star Tree Holiday Party, Shopping Spree, and Big Give
• Schedule and coordinate Magic Makers activations in game including securing tickets, ordering collateral, confirming fan experiences, and building partnerships with community organizations
• Work with Marketing on SR creative service needs and talent requests
• All other duties as assigned.

• Post Grad (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation) or graduate‑level college students required.
• Degree in marketing and/or sports management preferred.
• 1‑2 years of marketing, community relations, or sports management experience preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple positions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self‑directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others for whom you have no direct supervisory authority.
• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to be creative.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours with a flexible schedule based on the changing priorities of the department.

• $18/hour plus overtime
• Game tickets during Magic season (as available)
• 40% discount on Orlando Magic merchandise
• Medical coverage option

• Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Associate (Please note that while we have a hybrid work model, this does require you to live and work out of the Orlando, Florida area.)
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