Communications and Marketing Assistant
About The Position
The Communications and Marketing Assistant works under direction to support game-day sports information duties and promote the athletic department and student athletes through written communications, social media, photography, and videography. This is a part-time position for 10 months, from August through May, with a maximum of 19 hours per week. The expected pay is $15.00 per hour. The position generally does not supervise employees. Applicants must be able to work beyond normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, and maintain confidentiality. All positions are security-sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other institutional requirements, including completion of the criminal history check.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Three years of related experience.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation; employment is contingent on credential and other required information verification, including completion of the criminal history check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience promoting a department or brand on social media platforms.
- Experience with Canva or other graphic design platforms.
- Experience with video streaming platforms or video production.
- Public address or announcing experience.
- Knowledge of statistical software for athletics.
- Experience with athletic game-day operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with promotion and marketing of the university athletic department and student athletes.
- Assist with creating social media and other promotional content.
- Assist with keeping statistics at sporting events.
- Assist with public address announcements at athletic events.
- Assist with game-day operations duties as needed.
- Assist with photography and videography.
