Req #: 232242 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 03/18/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $20.52 - $27.35 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Limited Recruitment: Other
Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
Req #: 232242 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 03/18/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $20.52 - $27.35 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Limited Recruitment: Other
Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.
With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.
The Marketing Coordinator (Information Specialist 1 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)) is an entry-level role within the Marketing and Fan Engagement unit, adding value through expertise in promotional marketing, game presentation, and community outreach. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement and will leverage marketing and fan engagement strategies to generate revenue, increase attendance, and engage fans in a collegiate environment and in the Seattle community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(30%) - Sport Marketing Oversight: Lead administrative marketing oversight for assigned sports by creating promotional marketing gameday themes, communicating with assigned sport coaches and staff, producing gameday run-of-show documents and public address scripts, ordering promotional giveaways, scheduling anthem singers and any affiliated event entertainment, assigning gameday intern responsibilities and overseeing interns on-site, and collaborating cross-departmentally with other ICA units as required.
(30%) - Game Presentation Stage Management: Assist lead sport marketing contact in game presentation efforts for assigned sports. Responsibilities include communicating with and meeting anthem singers and entertainment performers, executing on-court/field efforts as directed by sport marketing lead, including team entrances and introductions, special recognitions, sponsorship activations, giveaways, mascot and spirit team involvement, halftime entertainment, and concourse tabling activations. Stage management includes close collaboration with event staff such as video, audio, security, and event management.
(20%) - Outreach Marketing: Assist in program planning, communication, and execution for assigned outreach marketing programs, including, Dubs Club kids club, Montlake Memories fan experiences, Dawg Pack campus events, and the UW Athletics Marketing community outreach event calendar.
(20%) - Staffing Oversight: Assist with the oversight of Marketing Interns, including recruitment, hiring, training, office hours oversight, and gameday leadership.
The Marketing Coordinator role is an hourly-paid position for a 12-month term, working an average of 25-30+ office hours per week in addition to events. The hours for this position are flexible and can be balanced with additional part-time employment. Frequent evenings and weekends are required, as dictated by event schedules for assigned sports. A second 12-month term may be offered for this position upon completion of the first term, contingent on performance and expectations.
Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field. A minimum of one year of professional experience in marketing and promotions, community outreach, or event operations is ideal.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Highly motivated, creative, self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A strong leader and mentor, especially to students.
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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