Job Description For Athletics Marketing & Communications Support Staff

Summary: Provide professional assistance under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Marketing & Communications and Sports Information Department

This position will assist the department of sports marketing and communications. Student workers will assist with game/event promotions and marketing campaigns, working as support staff during games/events hosted by the athletics department.

Work hours are flexible around class schedule and work demands.

Weekly Hours: Between 5-20 hours depending on schedule needs and availability

Hourly Pay: $16 per hour

Essential Functions:

-Assist with game day operations or events at both Draddy Gymnasium and Gaelic Park

-Setting up tables or stations for sports marketing and communications department

-Greeting and fan engagement during all athletic events

-Assist the athletics department with any game day theme or promotions scheduled

Events include:

Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Indoor Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Cross Country, and other miscellaneous events.

In-Game Positions:

Promoting marketing or campaigns geared towards fan engagement

Assisting with game stats/data

Requirements:

The position is for students enrolled at Manhattan University that have been approved by Student Financial Services for approval

Campus Employment Qualifications:

-Positive Attitude

-Detail oriented

-Ability to maintain composure under pressure and escalated situations

-Ability to work as part of a cohesive team

-Experience with marketing and or interest in sports

Physical Demands:

The position requires individuals to sit or stand for long periods during athletics games or events. This position requires occasionally working outdoors during inclement weather. While performing some of the duties of this job, employees must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-40 pounds.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V