Communications and Marketing Assistant

Texas A&M Texarkana; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Texarkana is seeking a Communications and Marketing Assistant to support the athletic department’s promotions and student athletes. You will craft social media posts, assist with photography and videography, and help manage game day operations and public address tasks.

The role is 10 months, part-time (up to 19 hours per week), with an hourly salary of $15.00. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with promotion and marketing of the university athletic department and student athletes.
• Assist with the creation of social media and other promotional content.
• Assist with keeping statistics at sporting events.
• Assist with public address announcements at athletic events.
• Assist with game day operations duties as needed.
• Assist with photography and videography.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Social media promotion

Canva

Video production

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Canva

Video streaming platforms

Job description

Job TitleCommunications and Marketing AssistantAgencyTexas A&M University - TexarkanaDepartmentUniversity Advancement - Sports InformationProposed Minimum Salary$15.00 hourlyJob LocationTexarkana, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionThe Communications and Marketing Assistant, under direction, assists with game day sports information duties as well as promotion of the athletic department and student athletes using written communications, social media posts, photography, and videography. This position is a 10-month (August through May) part-time (maximum 19 hours per week) position.Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $15.00 an hour.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with promotion and marketing of the university athletic department and student athletesAssist with the creation of social media and other promotional contentAssist with keeping statistics at sporting eventsAssist with public address announcements at athletic eventsAssist with game day operations duties as neededAssist with photography and videographyKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experienceThree (3) years of related experienceKnowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applicationsMust be able to multitask and work cooperatively with othersEffective verbal and written communications skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience promoting a department or brand on social media platformsExperience with Canva or other graphic design platformsExperience with video streaming platforms or video productionPublic address/announcing experienceKnowledge of statistical software for athleticsExperience with athletic game day operationsOther RequirementsAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidaysSUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:This position generally does not supervise employees.OPEN UNTIL FILLED.To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [e-mail] positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.