Coordinator, Esports

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

About The Position

The Coordinator for Esports will develop and administer a comprehensive communications, marketing, and outreach plan, ensuring a favorable image and brand of the Esports program. The incumbent will oversee, train, and lead part-time staff to deliver Esports content across all channels of communication. This position will support and collaborate on Esports event planning, staffing, and execution for in-person and digital channels, including departmental and divisional goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year of professional communications or marketing experience.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of communications and marketing.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Possess (or ability to obtain within the first three (3) months) and maintain current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Possess (or ability to obtain within the first six (6) months) and maintain current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least three (3) years of experience working in collegiate or community recreation
At least two (2) years working within the collegiate esports
Experience leading a digital marketing team
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
At least two (2) years of supervisor experience
At least two (2) years creating or leading digital media content and/or initiatives
Experience with training digital media hardware, software, and brand practices.
Experience with collegiate or professional esports marketing.
Demonstrated ability to provide inclusive spaces through programming, mentorship, and training.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer a comprehensive communications, marketing, and outreach plan, ensuring a favorable image and brand of the Esports program.
Oversee, train, and lead part-time staff to deliver Esports content across all channels of communication.
Support and collaborate on Esports event planning, staffing, and execution for in-person and digital channels, including departmental and divisional goals and objectives.