Athletics External Partnerships & Sponsorships Lead

VetJobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Coordinator for External Operations to lead external affairs for the athletics department, overseeing corporate sponsorships, marketing, public relations, licensing, and alumni relationships.

You will work with the Athletic Director to develop sponsorship opportunities, manage events, and enhance brand awareness and game attendance while ensuring NCAA compliance and university policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• 1 - 3 years of full-time verifiable work experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s ID.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, nights, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Manages External Operations regarding Corporate Sponsorships and events.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to secure new revenue for the Department of Athletics.
• Collaborates with the Director to set short-term and long-term communication strategies for alumni, donors, and sponsors.
• Develops new sponsorship opportunities through networking and community engagement.
• Oversees corporate sponsorships and licensing agreements and manages advertising contracts.
• Develops and implements marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and game attendance for the athletics department.
• Cultivates and steward donors, managing leadership annual gifts and discovery visits for major gifts.
• Coordinates with University Development and Alumni Relations to support fundraising and sponsorship goals.
• Oversees external components of marketing, events, and game day promotions.
• Acts as game day manager, ensuring safe operations and monitoring ticket sales and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

VetJobs is seeking a Coordinator for External Operations to lead external affairs for the athletics department, overseeing corporate sponsorships, marketing, public relations, licensing, and alumni relationships.

You will work with the Athletic Director to develop sponsorship opportunities, manage events, and enhance brand awareness and game attendance while ensuring NCAA compliance and university policy adherence.