Student Worker Gameday Assistant 10890

The University of Mississippi

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Position Details

The Ole Miss Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience Department strives to innovatively boost the overall brand of Ole Miss Athletics as well as enhance the ingame experience at competitions for its fans studentathletes community and corporate partners. This paid internship will give Ole Miss students handson experience in the intercollegiate athletics industry.

Role Summary

Work closely with fulltime staff graduate assistants to develop and execute initiatives to further heighten the excitement centering around Ole Miss Athletics.

Executing game day setup and game day responsibilities at the direction of their marketing department supervisor with a potential of weekly office hours.

Office tasks can include but are not limited to: Promotional item development and attendance at administrative meetings etc.

Distribute marketing collateral (posters schedule cards etc. to assigned locations seasonally.

Work special events including but not limited to: Square Jam Grove Bowl Mississippi Day etc.

Fulfill sponsored elements throughout game day from oncourt contests giveaways or other exposure.

Assist with Rebel Rewards fulfillment to fans including prize distribution and answering of fan questions..

Experience Skills and Abilities

Interest in pursuing a career in sports administration advertising public relations event management operations or marketing

Fulltime undergraduate student at the University of Mississippi

Strong customer service organizational and written/verbal communication skills

Awareness of the urgency of certain projects and deadlines

Comfortable and able to communicate effectively with the public and follow through with minimal direction

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel)

Basic familiarity of social media (Twitter Facebook & Instagram)

Comfortable in front of large crowds and interacting with fans

Marketing Business IMC Sports & Recreation or related major preferred

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Studio preferred

Perks

Direct experience working in collegiate athletics marketing particularly the SEC

Payment for events

Class credit available on a case by case basis

Application Process

Applications are being accepted now. Interested candidates should apply via the link provided.

Please provide a cover letter resume and complete the required questionnaire.

Questions

Ole Miss Athletics Marketing & Fan Experience Department

Interview Process

Once the application deadline has passed applications and resumes will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted with selected applicants.

Selected applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for the position.

Student Wages

$9.00/hr