Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities of the marketing team within the University of Richmond Department of Athletics which include the coordination and execution of marketing and promotional plans for football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse and select other events.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Under the direction of the full-time marketing staff, this position will help in the following areas but no limited to:

• Serve as a field producer/stage manager for various assigned games
• Design, produce and distribute various marketing materials to solicit student and fan attendance at home contests
• Research, create and implement various gameday themes, promotions and giveaways
• Research, contact and coordinate national anthem performances and halftime entertainment

• Work alongside the Gameday Experience team to develop Run of Show, PA Scripts, graphics and gameday activities

• Create and research fun ideas for Spider Kids Club events and help make a plan on how to increase membership; will attend community events to market kids club to families.

• Create, research and manage the Family Fun Zone areas at football, basketball and select lacrosse games

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities of the marketing team within the University of Richmond Department of Athletics which include the coordination and execution of marketing and promotional plans for football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse and select other events.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Under the direction of the full-time marketing staff, this position will help in the following areas but no limited to:

• Serve as a field producer/stage manager for various assigned games
• Design, produce and distribute various marketing materials to solicit student and fan attendance at home contests
• Research, create and implement various gameday themes, promotions and giveaways
• Research, contact and coordinate national anthem performances and halftime entertainment

• Work alongside the Gameday Experience team to develop Run of Show, PA Scripts, graphics and gameday activities

• Create and research fun ideas for Spider Kids Club events and help make a plan on how to increase membership; will attend community events to market kids club to families.

• Create, research and manage the Family Fun Zone areas at football, basketball and select lacrosse games

• All other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS** :** 

• Entertainment Guests – Coordination of logistics for National Anthem and halftime performers
• Fans – to solicit attendance and to execute in-game promotions
• Students – to solicit attendance and to execute in-game promotions also assisting in increasing student attendance at games

SUPERVISION EXERCISED** :**

• Liaison for entertainment guests attending sporting events
• Field Producer/stage manager responsible for overseeing the execution of live elements on game day

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes
• Office environment (sitting, standing, walking, typing)
• Minimal or no travel required
• Nights and weekends required – must work all game days for football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball, as well as other selected events or games

QUALIFICATIONS:

            Knowledge, skills & ability: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design products
• Self-starter with initiative and creativity
• Outstanding organization, detail-oriented and adaptability skills
• Ability to work well with coaches, student-athletes, and other staff members
• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required.

            Education & experience:

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Must have at least 1-2 years of related experience

Salary Grade 1:  $15.00 per hour

Scheduled hours:  20 hours per week. Nights and weekends are required.  Requires working game days.

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