Talent Academy Associate - Strategic Growth

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves.

 To us it is so much more than just a game or concert.  It takes all members of our Spurs Family to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community.

This position is responsible for providing support to the Strategic Growth Department by assisting with any and all ad-hoc tasks as assigned to them.

The Strategic Growth Department is responsible for the SS&E’s meaningful and purposeful integration into the Austin metropolitan area, as well as the growth of the organization throughout the and other key markets.

The Talent Academy is a transformative cohort program designed to invest in the next generation of sports and entertainment professionals.

The program aims to grow well-rounded individuals who are equipped with a strong foundation in professional skills, industry knowledge, and a commitment to Impact.

Throughout the program, Associates will get a behind-the-scenes look at the business operations for NBA and USL franchises, as well as professional event management.

Associates will be assigned to specific business units tailored to their areas of interest, experience, academic achievements, and aligned with organizational needs.

The Talent Academy Associate program is a 1 to 2-year program intended for recent college graduate candidates.

For this specific Talent Academy Associate, the individual will be partnered directly with a high-level SS&E leader and immersed in their day-to-day responsibilities directly impacting strategic achievement of organizational goals.

 This will be an experience with enhanced access and exposure to organizational leadership and strategy.

 Associates can expect to be fully involved in ambitious projects and partner with other Talent Academy Associates to grow and develop through attending SS&E University (SSEU) courses and volunteer engagements with Spurs Give.

 

The program will start in January 2025.

Status: Seasonal, Full-Time

Pay: Non-Exempt, Hourly Rate $24.00

Location: Austin, TX

What You’ll Do: 
1.

Support Cross-Functional Strategic Growth Team with projects through due diligence, data analysis, market research, and benchmarking.

Bridge the communication gap for your assigned Leader by ensuring they are aware of the status and progress for various business operations both in San Antonio and Austin.

 This includes a wide variety of areas where the Associate can contribute such as providing briefings for key meetings, proactive follow-up and leader preparation on vital action items, research for current topics or attended events, and building documents/presentations as needed.

(e.g., identify goals and messaging, provide background on attendees, etc.)
2.

Maintain and manage the Strategic Growth online data management system and all documentation to optimize organization and efficiency for H...