Athletics Marketing Game Day Assistant

brown; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics is seeking a Game Day Assistant to support the Athletics Marketing Department with a range of tasks that enhance the spectator and player experience.

The 11-month, part-time seasonal role requires weekday afternoon/evening and weekend availability, and involves assisting with game-day preparation, coordinating in-game promotions, setting up equipment, and engaging with fans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn the basic rules of sporting events.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Weekday afternoon/evening and weekend availability.
• A team-oriented mindset.
• A desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specific game day preparation.
• Coordinate and execute in-game promotions (selecting contestants, bringing them on field/court/etc.).
• Set up and take down equipment.
• Interact with fans in a friendly manner.
• Be knowledgeable about the event taking place.
• Assist with handling Bruno, the mascot, when necessary.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description:

The Athletics Marketing Game Day Assistant will assist the Athletics Marketing Department in executing a variety of game day tasks surrounding the experience for both spectators and players.

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

This is an 11-month part-time, seasonal position.

Major tasks include:

• Assist with specific game day preparation.


• Coordinate and execute in-game promotions (selecting contestants, bringing them on field/court/etc.)


• Set up and take down equipment.


• Interact with fans in a friendly manner.


• Be knowledgeable about the event taking place.


• Assist with handling Bruno, the mascot, when necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment


• Willingness to learn the basic rules of sporting events


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Weekday afternoon/evening and weekend availability

• A team-oriented mindset


• A desire to learn

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-09-15

Job Posting Title:

Athletics Marketing Game Day Assistant

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 5

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.