Description
K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Game Presentation & Promotions Assistant. This is a two-year Assistant position in our external unit of ticket sales & service, marketing, licensing, and game presentation & promotions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of promotions and game entertainment at assigned K-State Athletics events with an emphasis on increasing revenue, growing attendance, and maximizing K-State’s home game atmosphere. The Assistant will have direct oversight over the development, coordination, and implementation of promotions plans for assigned sports and programs -- which may include women's basketball, volleyball, baseball, women's soccer, and the Junior Wildcats Club
K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.
Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.
For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit https://www.kstatesports.com
For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree by employment start date in marketing, advertising, public relations, sports marketing or related field
- Commitment to two-year position
- Proven ability to multi-task
- Possess strong computer skills, including a thorough knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, and Adobe Design programs
- Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Must be able to work independently in a demanding environment with a ability to prioritize job duties in order to complete assignments on time
- Must have a valid driver's license at all times and be available to work evenings, weekend, and holidays and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a collegiate athletic marketing office
- Experience as a show caller/producer and script writing
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator)
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload a current resume with three professional references and a letter of interest.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
- Competitive retirement plan
- Earned vacation and sick leave plans
- Parental leave plan
- Term life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Paid KSU designated holidays
K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources
