Program Officer

Summary: 

The New York Mets are a world-class Sports and Media Entertainment Company located in Flushing, New York. We strive to foster both personal and professional development and provide employees with the necessary tools and experiences that will prepare them for success in a competitive industry. We are continuously targeting talented candidates with transferable experience, intrinsic passion for success and intense love for the game. Off the field, our team includes 250 full-time employees, 110 seasonal interns and 1,200 game day employees working together to provide exceptional service to our fans.

The Foundation & Community Engagement team serves as the community and philanthropic arm of the New York Mets. Within the department lives the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, which is “committed to providing needed services and opportunities to children, families, and under-served groups in our neighborhoods and communities.” 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Program Officer will manage and coordinate the Foundation’s marquee fundraising initiative and assist with grant-making initiatives. The Program Officer will also play a key role in identifying and building relationships with nonprofit partners and donors. 

Specifically, you will: 

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of a marquee fundraising program, including but not limited to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the program, including sales goals, marketing plans, and pricing structures

• Oversee the sales process, including the training and scheduling of individuals responsible for selling tickets, monitor ticket sales progress, identify trends, and adjust strategies as needed

• Coordinate with the marketing team to create a strong online and offline presence for the program

• Represent the Foundation at various community and business meetings and promote partnership opportunities, including attending MLB organized club meetings

• Work with the Head of Finance and Senior Program Officer on budgets

• Support the administration of the grantee portal; receipt and analysis of financial and programmatic reports; and identification and research of potential grantees and external partners

• Any other duties deemed important for this position 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, sales/marketing, or related field

• Proven experience in leading fundraising efforts, event management, or charitable program operations

• Excellent oral and written communications skills; ability to manage communications tactfully and professionally with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and ability to multi-task, organize and follow through while remaining highly focused

• Must be trustworthy and capable of exercising discretion and ability to handle confidential issues, as well as demonstrated ability to interact with high-level leaders

• Fluency in Salesforce and all Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word with the ability to adapt to new technologies, applications, and software

• Must be available to work home games during the baseball season, including evenings, weekends, and holidays 

We take care of our people 

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:  

• Fully paid health care benefits

• Generous parental and family leave policies

• Mental and physical wellness programs

• Volunteer opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more 

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested. 

The New York Mets value the unique qualities individuals with various backgrounds and experiences can offer the organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. 

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.