Community Involvement and Fan Experience Coordinator

Mercer University•Macon, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is searching for a Community Involvement and Fan Experience Coordinator for Athletics. The Community Involvement & Fan Experience Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital, Production, and Fan Experience with developing and implementing initiatives that engage the campus and surrounding community with the university’s athletics programs. This role plays a key part in enhancing the game-day atmosphere, increasing fan engagement, and building relationships with local schools, community organizations, and student groups. This position supports the broader mission of promoting school spirit, maximizing ticket revenue and spectator attendance, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment at athletic events. This position will develop and implement outreach strategies and community engagement programs to build relationships with key community partners and promote athletics as a point of pride for the university. This includes organizing events and managing partnerships with local organizations. Also, develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan and collaborate with alumni, donors, and sponsors with the end goal of increased game day experience. Along with develop and implement initiatives to increase student engagement and attendance at athletic events while working closely with Student Life, Greek Life, Resident Life, and Alumni Association.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Advertising, Business, Communication, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sports Management, or related degree is required.
Some experience in marketing, promotions, sales, or ticket sales in a collegiate, professional, or minor league organization.
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity.
Possess excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
Demonstrates ability to be engaged, proactive, focused, and driven.
Ability to be a team player.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
Enthusiasm for collegiate athletics and community engagement.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletics schedule.
Criminal History background check.
Approved Driver's Check background check.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital, Production, and Fan Experience with developing and implementing initiatives that engage the campus and surrounding community with the university’s athletics programs.
Enhancing the game-day atmosphere, increasing fan engagement, and building relationships with local schools, community organizations, and student groups.
Promoting school spirit, maximizing ticket revenue and spectator attendance, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment at athletic events.
Developing and implementing outreach strategies and community engagement programs to build relationships with key community partners and promote athletics as a point of pride for the university.
Organizing events and managing partnerships with local organizations.
Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan and collaborating with alumni, donors, and sponsors with the end goal of increased game day experience.
Developing and implementing initiatives to increase student engagement and attendance at athletic events while working closely with Student Life, Greek Life, Resident Life, and Alumni Association.