Communications and Marketing Assistant

Job Title

Communications and Marketing Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Advancement - Sports Information

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Communications and Marketing Assistant, under direction, assists with game day sports information duties as well as promotion of the athletic department and student athletes using written communications, social media posts, photography, and videography. This position is a 10-month (August through May) part-time (maximum 19 hours per week) position.

Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $15.00 an hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with promotion and marketing of the university athletic department and student athletes
• Assist with the creation of social media and other promotional content
• Assist with keeping statistics at sporting events
• Assist with public address announcements at athletic events
• Assist with game day operations duties as needed
• Assist with photography and videography

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Three (3) years of related experience
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Must be able to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience promoting a department or brand on social media platforms
• Experience with Canva or other graphic design platforms
• Experience with video streaming platforms or video production
• Public address/announcing experience
• Knowledge of statistical software for athletics
• Experience with athletic game day operations

Other Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.