Tigers Foundation - Programs and Partnerships Seasonal Assistant

Amaze, Inspire, Unite

Position Summary

The Detroit Tigers Foundation is seeking a Seasonal Community Assistant to support the execution of Foundation programs and partnerships throughout the 2026 season. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality community initiatives, supporting nonprofit and corporate partners, and ensuring smooth on-site execution of Foundation events and activations.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in sports philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, youth programming, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of Foundation programs aligned to youth education, health and wellness, growing the game, and community heroes initiatives.
• Assist with coordination of nonprofit partner engagements, school activations, and community events.
• Provide on-site support at Foundation programs, youth sports initiatives, and partner activations.
• Help manage program logistics including materials, run-of-show documents, RSVP tracking, and volunteer coordination.
• Track participation metrics and assist with impact reporting and recaps.
• Support partner stewardship through follow-up communications, thank-you correspondence, and documentation.
• Maintain organized records of program materials and partner communications.
• Collaborate with internal departments (marketing, partnerships, community relations, game presentation) to ensure aligned messaging and seamless execution.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Foundation leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Professional and comfortable interacting with community partners, corporate stakeholders, and youth participants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and select holidays during the baseball season.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week with flexibility for additional hours as needed
• 2026 seasonal role is scheduled to begin March 2026; conclude end of season 2026
• Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Exposure to moderate - high noise level
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Frequent visual/auditory attention

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive.  They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment.

Olympia Entertainment  is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                                   

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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