National Basketball Association (NBA) recruits 01 Future Pro – Travel & Hospitality

Position Summary

The Future Pro – Travel & Hospitality will support NBA Africa and BAL operations by assisting with travel logistics, guest services, and hospitality coordination. This role offers hands-on experience in managing stakeholder travel, accommodation, and event-related needs. Working closely with internal leads and external partners, the candidate will help ensure smooth planning, clear communication, and a positive experience for all traveling parties throughout the season.

Major Responsibilities

Travel & Logistics Coordination

• Assist with pre-season planning and internal communications to ensure readiness across departments
• Support onboarding of new staff, freelancers, and vendors, ensuring efficient travel setup
• Coordinate flight bookings with the BAL Travel Agency and travel partners
• Facilitate visa applications and documentation in collaboration with internal teams

Hospitality & Guest Services

• Assist with accommodation and food & beverage arrangements under the guidance of the Travel & Hospitality Lead
• Support ground transportation logistics in coordination with the Transportation Lead
• Collaborate with the Guest Management Lead to enhance guest experience planning and execution
• Contribute to timely and accurate communications with traveling parties before and during the season

Event Support

• Help organize special events for stakeholders while in-market, supporting planning and execution

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Fluent in English and French; additional African languages are a plus
• Proficient in project management and Excel
• Strong communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented
• Able to manage stress and adapt in dynamic environments

Experience Needed

• 3–5 years of experience managing multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
• Exposure to travel, hospitality, tourism, or project management-related fields
• Experience in the sports events industry is preferred

Educational Background Required

Bachelor’s degree in travel, hospitality, tourism, or project management -related fields

Salary Range

N/A

Job Posting Title

Project

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About the BAL

The BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the NBA, is a new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa.  The BAL, which is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Regional Office Africa has organized in Africa and marks the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America.  Fans can follow the BAL @theBAL on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and register their interest in receiving more information at www.theBAL.com.