Student Worker (Ole Miss Marketing & Fan Experience Gameday Assistant)
University, MS, US, 38677
Job Information
OLE MISS ATHLETICS MARKETING AND FAN EXPERIENCE GAMEDAY ASSISTANT POSITION - STUDENT OVERVIEW
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 in-game experience at competitions for its fans, student-athletes, community, and corporate partners. This paid internship will give Ole Miss students hands-on experience in the intercollegiate athletics industry.
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
• Work closely with full-time staff, graduate assistants, to develop and execute initiatives to further heighten the excitement centering around Ole Miss Athletics.
• Executing game day set-up 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 execution, 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 on-court contests, giveaways, or other exposure.
• Assist with Rebel Rewards fulfillment to fans, including prize distribution and answering of fan questions.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Interest in pursuing a career in sports administration, advertising, public relations, event management, operations, or marketing
• Full-time 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
HOW TO APPLY
• 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
sportsmarketing@olemiss.edu
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.
EEO Statement
Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi