Athletics - Sports Marketing - Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Marketing AssistantDepartment: Athletics - Sports MarketingSupervisor: Tyler Hufford & Matty ThompsonStarting Rate of Pay: $7.50Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basisDepartment Description:The High Point University Athletic Department is seeking hard working, positive, and self-motivated students for the Marketing Internship Position for the 2023-2024 school year. This opportunity will provide a unique, hands-on experience with marketing for athletics.Job Description:This position will assist the marketing department on game day and any desired office hours with all promotion execution and customer service. This includes setting up events, welcoming fans to the venue, distributing marketing materials, distributing giveaway items, in game promotions/ contests, and all other sponsorship fulfillment aspects. Students can also work with script writing, event planning, halftime acts, ticket sales, and assisting with other athletic departments.Job Location/ Hours Required:The candidate will perform most/all job duties in Steele Center. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to 10- 15 hours per week.Responsibilities :Execute all sponsorship fulfillment aspects at athletic eventsWelcome guests to eventsAnswer questions guests may haveDistribute giveaway items to appropriate fan groupAssist with set up and take down of marketing areas at gamesAssist with social media and help with creative contentWork the video board, play music, any other duties as assignedReach out to any community members or organizations for promotional nightsWork with the Sales department to make outbound callsRequired Qualifications:Applicants should be customer friendly, organized, a good communicator and dedicated to the position. Also, they should be dedicated and interested in the sport management field, specifically, marketing.Be a current High Point University StudentPassionate for athleticsHave a strong worth ethic and excellent interpersonal skillsHas a growth mindset and can work in a team environmentDesired Skills:OrganizedDependableTime managementHigh energyAbility to talk to and connect with fansPrevious sports marketing experience is not requiredAble to work 10-15 hours per week, flexible hours including weekdays, weekends, and holidays if necessary
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