Marketing and Communications Assistant

Salary/Position Classification

• $14.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Federal Work Study)
• 15-20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position. ATHLETICS MARKETING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT “To provide our student-athletes the best chance to compete for championships by driving attendance at events and motivating a loyal and boisterous crowd. To connect the student-athlete to the Greater Grand Forks and surrounding state-wide community by providing personal development and growth opportunities through engagement with fans, children and citizens of North Dakota and the Red River Valley.”

OUR COMMITMENT

The Marketing department serves as the backdrop and face of Fighting Hawks Athletics. Below is our commitment to our fans: • Provide exceptional customer service to all fans by listening, responding and being proactive • Create an engaging and memorable atmosphere for fans of all ages • Develop, promote and implement idea to generate revenue and increase fan base and fan engagement, Embrace new ideas and feedback • Maintain a positive outlook, approachable body language and a happy demeanor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• MARKETING ASSISTANT
• Assist Marketing staff with planning, preparation, organization, and execution of athletic promotions for football, volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, hockey, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, softball and track and field, NoDak Nation and Jr. Champions
• Assist in-house graphic designer with photo shoots, digital asset management, and graphic creation from templates.
• Assist with social media planning, content creation and postings.
• Represent UND Athletics at on- and off-campus events.
• Conduct market research.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work a minimum of 5 hours in the office each week during Fall semester and a minimum of 3 hours in the office each week in the Spring semester.
• Note: All marketing assistants will receive a long-term project or sport designation. This will be determined prior to the fall season and will be based on seniority, availability and interest.
• GAMEDAY ASSISTANT
• Represent UND Athletics at on- and off-campus events.
• Execution of athletic promotions for football, volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, hockey, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, softball and track and field, NoDak Nation and Jr. Champions
• Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Required Competencies

• Working knowledge of Division I sports offered by the UND Athletic Department
• Strong communication skills (phone, email, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Xcel, Word, PowerPoint)

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work all home football games (visit Fightinghawks.com for schedule)
• If hired as a Marketing Assistant, the ability to cover all games for your lead sport (assigned at a later date)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Marketing, public relations or advertising major (or related field)
• Willingness to learn or current knowledge of Adobe software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Students looking for a career in marketing, live entertainment and/or athletics are highly encouraged to apply.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Application

• Resume

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week. Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Starfish or email us at [email protected].

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