Program Associate

Good Sports drives equitable access in youth sports and physical activity by supporting children in high-need communities to achieve their greatest potential on the field and in life. Founded in 2003 with a donation of 500 basketballs, Good Sports has grown into a national organization that has donated over $110 million worth of brand-new sports gear, giving more than 10 million kids the chance to play.

When you join Good Sports, you will find a rewarding, supportive, and results-oriented environment. We are driven by our mission and motivated by the impact we are achieving. Good Sports looks for committed individuals who are problem solvers and team players.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain relationships with community organizations to identify equipment needs for donations
  • Serve as a mission ambassador by ensuring all community interactions align with impact goals
• Program Operational Support
  • Evaluate grant applications using a standardized rubric and provide unbiased recommendations for grantee selection
  • Facilitate and execute equipment donations that meet impact goals
  • Support the design and execution of community outreach initiatives by engaging youth sports leaders, schools, and program representatives
  • Collaborate with the Warehouse Operations Team to meet strategic inventory distribution goals
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Gather key data and craft community stories for impact reports and social media to highlight Good Sports’ mission
  • Assist in planning and executing partnership activation events
  • Participate in warehouse operations, including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory audits as needed
• Other
  • Follow Good Sports' internal policies and procedures
  • All other duties as may be assigned
  • Travel as necessary based on the needs of the business
  • May require occasional extended hours
  • This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business

Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Position Specific
  • Minimum of a High School diploma
  • 2 years of post-graduate work experience in a professional office environment (extra points for non-profit experience)
  • Applicable work or internship experience that illustrates fundamental core knowledge related to the responsibilities of this role. This is not a direct service role with children or youth sports. This is an administrative office-based desk position.
  • Basic technology proficiency with common workplace tools such as Outlook and Teams for communication and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn other collaboration platforms and software
• Other
  • Accountable: Take ownership, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently
  • Adaptable: Be open to change, to learn new skills, and be able to adjust to evolving workplace needs and challenges
  • Collaborative: Work effectively with colleagues, contribute to team success, and foster a positive work environment
  • Communicative: Clearly express ideas, actively listen, and engage in respectful, professional interactions
  • Dependable: Be reliable and committed to the work and your colleagues
  • Proactive and Curious: Take independent initiative
  • Results-Oriented Problem Solver: Analyze situations, think critically, and find effective solutions
  • Passionate: Willingly serve as a champion for the Good Sports mission
  • Be A Good Sport: Adhere to workplace etiquette and contribute to a culture that prioritizes inclusivity

Reporting Relationship and Location

The Associate will report to the Program Manager. This position is based in Braintree, MA. To qualify for consideration, applicants must live within a daily commuting distance of Braintree by the start date.

Compensation and Benefits

• The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $52k-62k. Individual placement within this range will be based on applicable work experience.
• Mission-driven, socially responsible work with a collaborative team spirit and environment
• Company-first hybrid workplace (4 days onsite + 1 day remote, for qualifying positions)
• Intentional focus on supporting a meaningful work/life balance
• Day 1 access to a generous paid time off package to include: 20 vacation days (additional days after 5 and 10 years of service), fourteen paid holidays (one of which is a Float), a paid day off for your birthday, ½ day summer Fridays, plus a 1-week paid shutdown period in December
• Day 1 access to group medical and dental insurance with an employer contribution
• Day 1 access to voluntary vision insurance and flexible savings accounts
• Access to 401(k) savings plan with a company match after 90 days of employment
• Paid parental leave options
• Employer-funded short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Semi-annual performance evaluation with developmental feedback
• Connectivity to sports network and a wide variety of community and corporate partners

Good Sports is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals of every race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other factor unrelated to job requirements or job status.