Director, Social Responsibility & Volunteers

Director, Social Responsibility & Volunteers

This position will lead and execute Social Responsibility and Volunteer initiatives for major events across Arizona and is responsible for building program strategy, managing day-to-day execution, and delivering measurable community and commercial impact for ALLIANCE. This individual will operate as both a strategic lead and hands-on operator, developing program vision while directly executing key initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Program Strategy & Execution

o Develop and lead the strategy, frameworks, budgets, timelines, and goals for the inception of new and the continuation of existing ALLIANCE Social Responsibility programs, including:

• Business Connect – A supplier diversity initiative designed to promote equitable and inclusive procurement practices for major events in Arizona, committed to supporting minority-, women-, LGBTQ+-, and veteran-owned businesses.
• Statewide Reading Program – A literacy challenge aimed at creating a lifelong love of and interest in reading for 3rd grade students across the state of Arizona.
• Sustainability – A variety of initiatives to mitigate the environmental impact of hosting major events and create a green legacy in the community.

o Own end-to-end program execution, from concept through delivery and post-event reporting

o Identify and build partnerships with Arizona-based organizations to expand program reach and impact

Community Impact & Partnerships

o Develop and execute community engagement strategies across key focus areas: education, inclusion, health & wellness, and sustainability

o Build and maintain relationships with nonprofits, community leaders, and local stakeholders

o Identify opportunities for meaningful, grassroots engagement that align with event priorities and community needs

Volunteer Program Support

o Support large-scale volunteer program planning and execution (~1,000-5,000 volunteers, depending on event need)

o Assist with recruitment strategy, onboarding, and platform management

o Ensure volunteer experience aligns with overall event and community goals

Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration

o Manage program budgets, track performance, and identify cost efficiencies

o Partner with internal teams (Partnerships, Events, Marketing) to integrate sponsors and create revenue-generating opportunities across programs

o Lead program tracking and reporting, including impact metrics and end-of-cycle recaps

o Contribute to organization-wide initiatives and support event execution as needed

Qualifications & Competencies

o 5–8 years of experience in social responsibility, community engagement, or program management (major events, sports, or large-scale organizations preferred)

o Proven ability to both develop strategy and execute programs independently

o Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple work streams simultaneously

o Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders without direct authority

o Understanding of Arizona's community and nonprofit landscape strongly preferred

o Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited structure

o Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

o High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

o Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable

o Proficient in Microsoft Office

Work Environment:

This is an onsite role based in downtown Phoenix and will require flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends during event periods.

Benefits/Perks

Summary:

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a thoughtfully curated benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our team members. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where team members can thrive both professionally and personally. Team member benefits reflect our commitment to valuing and investing in our employees.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits and perks including:

• Health Insurance Stipend
• Retirement Planning Support: 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave Programs
• Wellness Stipend
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement Opportunities
• And a variety of other perks

The Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, an Arizona 501(c)(3) non-profit, is an equal opportunity employer.