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The Sports Creative Community is the largest community of creative professionals working in the sports industry. We are operated by Creatives for Creatives.

We are seeking skilled, passionate individuals to help us empower the community of creatives behind your favorite teams, leagues, athletes, and more.

We are also a volunteer based organization. If you believe in the mission and want to get involved we have many opportunities to volunteer. Lend your talents to one of the committees, truly we have something for everyone.

Invest in your professional growth. Contribute your skills to the largest creative community in sports, building essential résumé experience and industry connections.

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All open board positions are volunteer positions. Remote | -5 hours per week based on your availability

The Director of Operations oversees SCC's internal systems and day-to-day operations serving as the organizational steward, transforming mission into action through strong systems, thoughtful leadership, and operational excellence.

This role is responsible for managing the infrastructure that allows the organization to thrive and ensures proper compliance within the organization. Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director and leadership team, the Director of Operations brings clarity, efficiency, and accountability to daily operations while anticipating future needs. By strengthening the foundation of the organization, the Director of Operations ensures that the leadership team and programs are empowered to focus on delivering meaningful and measurable impact.

Role/Responsibilities:
Works with the Executive Director to determine the mission, purpose, and priorities of the organization.
Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient, effective support of SCC's mission.
Translate high-level mission goals into actionable operational objectives.
Manage organizational systems, processes, and policies across SCC's committee structure.
Strengthen internal workflows and cross-department collaboration
Partner with executive leadership to implement strategic plans and improve operational performance.
Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and manage operational budgets and monitor expenses.
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What City/State do you live in?
How would you describe your leadership skills?
How would you integrate financial planning into the overall strategic plan of a non-profit organization like SCC?
Describe your experience supporting program teams through operations, systems, or infrastructure. What impact did your work have?
How have you partnered with program, finance, or leadership teams to align operations with organizational goals?
What is your experience managing budgets, vendors, or resources in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization?
Have you ever managed a team or budget in a professional environment?
Given the information you now have about the organization and its structure, what value (s) or areas of expertise do you think you could add to it?
Knowing that this is a volunteer opportunity, and being aware that things are shifting back to what they were for many, how much of your time are you able to realistically contribute to being a board member?
The Director of Physical Events brings SCC's mission to life through impactful, in-person experiences. This role leads the strategy, planning, and execution of fundraising and mission-driven events, building and maintaining strong partnerships and memorable moments that engage members, strengthen community, and drive meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

Provides expertise to the Board of Governors and committees in the planning and execution of events.
Manages volunteers and vendors in all phases of the event to ensure flawless efficiency.
Works with the Director of Operations to maintain all events are insured with the appropriate insurance licenses based on the states and countries policies the events are conducted in.
Maintains event budgets and reports them to the Director of Business Development.
Oversees the post-event coordination including but not limited to debrief meetings, event recaps to attendees and stakeholders, financial reporting, and data transfer.
Informs and updates staff members and other involved parties throughout the event cycle.
Collaborates with the event operations committee to support event volunteers on the day of the event.
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What City/State do you live in?
Describe your leadership skills.
Explain your event planning process. What steps do you follow to ensure a successful event?
How do you manage an event budget?
What would be your approach to introducing new demographics to SCC events?
Given the information you now have about the organization and its structure, what value (s) or areas of expertise do you think you could add to it?
Knowing that this is a volunteer opportunity, how much of your time are you able to realistically contribute to being a board member?
The Director of Virtual Events crafts unforgettable online experiences that bring SCC's mission to life. This role blends strategy, storytelling, and technology to engage members, spark excitement, and turn virtual gatherings into meaningful impact, building community and driving philanthropic momentum across the digital space.

Job Responsibilities

Lead virtual program strategy that advances the nonprofit’s mission and educational goals.
Manages virtual event volunteers to ensure all phases of the event operates with flawless efficiency.
Plan and produce engaging online programs, workshops, and community events.
Partner with creative team to shape content, storytelling, and audience engagement.
Manage virtual platforms and production logistics to ensure high-quality, accessible experiences.
Evaluate program impact and participation data to continuously improve virtual events.
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What City/State do you live in?
Please describe your leadership skills.
How do you translate SCC's mission, programs, or values into engaging virtual experiences?
Walk us through your creative process for developing a virtual event—from concept to execution.
How do you keep virtual audiences engaged and interactive throughout an event?
Knowing that this is a volunteer opportunity, how much of your time are you able to realistically contribute to being a board member?
The Director of Community Engagement sparks meaningful connections and conversations that bring SCC's mission to life. This role inspires participation, nurtures partnerships, and maintains a vibrant, inclusive presence across all SCC social platforms where members, volunteers, and stakeholders come together to create lasting impact.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and lead community engagement strategies that strengthen relationships with members, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.
Create an SCC newsletter that aligns with organization's mission statement that identifies relevant topics, stories, and updates meaningful to the community.
Create a volunteer team that adds support to SCC programming & ideates best practices to keep the community engaged.
Build and nurture partnerships with community organizations, local leaders, and mission-aligned groups
Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization, representing SCC across all platforms.
Collaborate with the leadership team to align engagement efforts with organizational goals.
Gather community feedback and insights to inform programs, messaging, and strategic decisions.
Manage engagement metrics and evaluate the impact of community initiatives.
Promote a welcoming, inclusive culture that reflects SCC's values and mission.
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What creative approaches have you used to engage diverse communities or increase participation in programs or events?
How do you ensure that the voices of the people we serve are centered and celebrated in engagement efforts?
What do you feel SCC is missing in engaging the community and how would you go about changing that for the better?
Knowing that this is a volunteer opportunity, how much of your time are you able to realistically contribute to being a board member?
The Director of Social Media amplifies SCC's mission through innovative storytelling and engaging digital experiences. This role leads strategy and community engagement across platforms, turning programs, events, and impact stories into compelling narratives that inspire action, build connection, and grow a vibrant online community.

The Director partners closely with the Creative Director, Director of Community Engagement, and the SCC leadership team to ensure every post reflects the organization’s values, creativity, and impact.

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Own SCC’s social presence: Plan and manage publishing content across SCC’s social channels (e.g., Instagram, Slack, LinkedIn), keeping messaging consistent with SCC’s mission and voice.
Manage Social Volunteers: Work with team of volunteers to develop posting calendar for individual channels.
Grow and engage the community: Respond to comments/messages, encourage conversation, and use thoughtful outreach and collaboration to increase followers and boost engagement.
Ideate and execute: Work with the Creative team to develop engaging content that is both timely and interesting for each channel.
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Please describe your leadership skills.
How do you develop a content strategy that aligns with the SCC's goals?
Have you managed a team of social media publishers before? If so, how did you ensure their work aligned with the overall content strategy?
Can you describe your process for managing and organizing content production?
Knowing that this is a volunteer opportunity, and being aware that things are shifting back to what they were for many, how much of your time are you able to realistically contribute to being a board member?