Marketing/Events Assistant Part-Time

Scheels Sports•Wichita, KS

40d•Onsite

About The Position

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America-offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service. SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career. This individual will work side by side with the Marketing/Events Team. Candidates must be prepared to take direction while assisting with major events and be able to lead various event projects from start to finish as assigned. In addition to event planning and execution, the candidate will also be responsible for Community Outreach and manage donations.

Requirements

Customer Service
Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine "Thank you"
Culture
Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact
Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
Team Mentality
Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
Teach-ability
Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Dress Code
Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
Efficiency
Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines
Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in mass communications, hospitality/tourism management, marketing, advertising, sport management, or have practical experience related fields.
Candidates should possess an eye for detail and be able to effectively and simultaneously handle the coordination of several events in their various stages of development.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating an annual marketing campaign that promotes customer engagement with SCHEELS products and first-class in-store experiences.
Manage donor requests.
Ability to multi-task and simultaneously handle coordination of several events in various stages
Assist in creation of internal and external promotional pieces.
Schedule digital media for upcoming events: including digital message centers and Scheels Community posts
Ability to manage an annual budget
Exercise judgment and tact and be able to effectively work and communicate with all levels in the organization
Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and problem solving skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical equations; perform operations using currency, measurements and understanding percentages
Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels' policies and procedures
Strong oral/ written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external audiences
Candidates should be self-motivated and willing to take a leadership role with co-workers and volunteers for the successful execution of SCHEELS events.