Job Description

ABOUTTHE PROGRAM

The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are dedicated to leveling the playing field for HBCU students interested in kicking off careers in Sports & Entertainment. Through our unique partnership with Wells Fargo, students willparticipatein a paid, 10-week fall semester program, working up to 20 hours per week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta or the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch.

Fellows gain hands-on experience, mentoring from industry veterans, behind thescenesaccess, and insight into how brands collaborate across sponsorship and brand engagement. Participating HBCUs include Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College.

ABOUTTHEATLANTAFALCONS

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL).The team’s headquarters and practice facility arelocatedon a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia.The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 andacquiredby current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002.Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons havebecomeoneoftheLeague’spremierteamsonandoffthefield,playingtheirhomegames at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com,and follow@AtlantaFalcons.

WHOWEARE

We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallestneedforimprovement,standupforconvictions,andgenuinelyownourresponsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.

OURIDEALCANDIDATES

Actively Listen– Take an active role in listening by being presentinthe moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear whatothersaresayingandwhattheyarenotsaying,weencounteramazingopportunitiestogo the extra mile in serving them.

Collaborate– Realize that we are better together than we are alone.We achieve much better resultswhenothershavetheopportunitytoaddtheirdiverseperspectives.Beopentofeedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.

Engagein Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even whenit’sdifficult. Find opportunitiestoleadbyexampleinthewayyoupitchinandhelpothers.Givingbacktoothers is at the heart of what we do.

BuildRelationships–Cultivatetrustinrelationshipsbyshowingrespectandsensitivity.Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve.

Own Results– Own issues youencountereven when they are outside of your area of responsibilitybytakingactionorseekingouttheneededresolution.Youareempoweredand expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests.

DEPARTMENTROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

TheLiveEvents&EntertainmentDepartmentplaysacriticalroleinelevatingtheoverallgame day experience at Mercedes Benz Stadium by providing unique and engaging touchpoints for Falcons fans. This department oversees all on-field entertainment, including but not limitedto:pregame experiences, team introductions, anthem presentation, in-game performances and stunts, drumline performances, and more. The Atlanta Falcons Live Events & Entertainment department alsoassistswith the execution of outdoor activation and tailgate spaces including Rise Up Pregame Parties, The Falcons FrontPorchand the post-game 5thQuarter Clubs.

TheLiveEvents&Entertainmentfellowwillberesponsibleforassistingwithplanningand execution of all entertainment activations on Game Day. Responsibilities will include:

WeeklyResponsibilities:(est.8-12hoursongameweeks)

• GameDayactivationset-upincludingphotoops,clubprogramming,t-shirttossprep, Energy Squad prep, etc.

• Creatingandprintinggamedayitineraries&timelinesforinternalgameday entertainment groups (drumline, break dancers, alumni, etc.)

• Assistingwiththedistributionofparking,tickets,andcredentialsforvarious entertainment groups.

• Assistwithrehearsalsformascotskitsandperformances.

• Work with various game day vendorsregardinglogistics,credentials, entry,game day set-up and activation, payment, etc.

• Assistwith the leadership and management of Live Events Game Day Staff and Energy Squad.

GameDayResponsibilities(8-10hoursonFalconsHomegamedays)

• Actasentertainmentliaisonleadforentertainmentgroups(talent, artists, internal groups,etc.).

• AssistwiththeexecutionofFrontPorchProgrammingandactivations.

• Assistinthelivein-gamehitsandpromotions(t-shirttosses,recognitions,halftimeperformances).

• Otherdutiesasassigned.

ELIGIBILITYCRITERIA

• MustbearisingSophomore–Senior,allmajorsarewelcometoapply

• DemonstratedcareerinterestinSportsandEntertainment

• Embodyourcorevalues(PutPeopleFirst,IncludeEveryone,LeadbyExample,Listen and Respond, Give Back to Others, and Innovate Continuously), academic excellence and extracurricular leadership

• Must be enrolled full-time at an Atlanta-based HBCU program at the time of the assignment(ClarkAtlantaUniversity,MorehouseCollege,SpelmanCollege,orMorris Brown College)

• MinimumGPAof3.0

• MustbeaU.S.Citizenorpermanentresident

• available toworkALL Atlanta Falcons home games and DirtyBirdsNest events – duties may fall on evenings, weekends, and holidays