External Relations Specialist
Saint Mary's College of California
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Saint Mary's College of California is seeking an External Relations Specialist to provide part-time, specialty support to the Athletics department. Responsibilities span event entertainment, digital content, storytelling, photography, video production, and broadcast operations.
You will work under Athletics staff guidance to produce content for assigned sports or projects. The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to brand and editorial standards, and the ability to travel for events while
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications-related field required.
- 3+ years in athletics communications, digital media, or related content creation.
- Experience in collegiate athletics or fast-paced sports/entertainment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce digital, visual, written, or video content for Athletics programs per guidelines.
- Support media production during events, shoots, and visits.
- Archive and organize digital assets and media files.
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Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary's fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary's fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.
At Saint Mary's, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments-your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect–and where your work truly matters–Saint Mary's offers that opportunity.
External Relations Specialist
The External Relations Specialist provides part-time, specialized support to the Saint Mary's College Department of Athletics in one or more assigned areas of external relations. Depending on departmental needs, assignments may include event entertainment, creative services, digital content, storytelling and brand messaging, photography, video production, and/or broadcast operations. Working within established departmental guidelines and under the direction of full-time Athletics staff, the External Relations Specialist produces and supports content and event-related activities for assigned sports, competitions, or projects. Individual specialists may be assigned only a portion of the responsibilities described below based on their experience, skills, and departmental needs. Work products are subject to review and approval through the department’s established editorial and content review processes.
- Provide support in one or more assigned areas, which may include event entertainment, creative services, digital content, storytelling and brand messaging, photography, video production, and/or broadcast operations.
- Produce assigned digital, visual, written, photographic, or video content for Athletics programs in accordance with established departmental guidelines and direction. Content may include real-time and post-production event coverage, promotional materials, feature content, event entertainment graphics, and other creative storytelling.
- Support media production during preseason content days, select recruiting visits, and promotional photo and video shoots, as assigned.
- Assist with the organization and maintenance of historical archives, digital assets, media files, and other content for assigned teams or projects.
- Support the fulfillment of requests from media and institutional, conference, and national office staff, as assigned.
- Travel to select away competitions to capture content from events, when assigned.
- Perform assigned responsibilities within established content, brand, editorial, and operational guidelines and submit work for review and approval by designated Athletics staff, as applicable.
- Know, recognize, and comply with applicable College, NCAA, West Coast Conference, and departmental policies, rules, and regulations. Immediately advise the appropriate supervisor or Director of Athletics if there is reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred or may occur.
- Other duties as assigned
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Sports Management, Broadcasting, Media Production, or a closely related field required. An equivalent combination of directly related education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in one or more areas such as athletics communications, sports information, digital media, creative content, photography, video production, broadcasting, marketing, public relations, social media content creation, or a closely related field required. Experience within collegiate athletics, professional sports, or a similarly fast-paced sports or entertainment environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to produce engaging digital, visual, written, photographic, and/or video content that supports organizational storytelling, brand identity, and audience engagement.
- Working knowledge of one or more areas relevant to the assignment, including digital media, social media, creative services, photography, video production, broadcast operations, and related content-production practices.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and/or storytelling skills appropriate to the assigned area of responsibility.
- Ability to capture, edit, organize, and deliver quality content within established timelines and departmental guidelines.
- Ability to organize assigned work, manage deadlines, and respond effectively to changing priorities in a fast-paced athletics environment.
- Ability to follow established creative direction, editorial standards, brand guidelines, and other parameters established by Athletics staff.
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback and revisions as part of the department’s content review and approval process.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, Athletics staff, campus partners, conference personnel, media representatives, and other constituents, as applicable to the assignment.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn NCAA, conference, College, and departmental policies and regulations applicable to assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain organized digital assets, media files, historical archives, and related departmental content, when applicable.
- Proficiency with applicable digital content-production technologies, which may include graphic design, video editing, photography, social media, content management, and/or broadcast tools, depending on the assignment.
- Ability to travel to select athletic competitions and work evenings, weekends, and nontraditional hours as required by assigned athletic schedules.
- Understanding of and commitment to the values and ideals of the Catholic, Lasallian, and liberal arts tradition.
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Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s required background screening process, which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle record check, and a third-party background check, as applicable.
Saint Mary's College of California provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of eligible faculty and staff. This Benefits Guide provides a general overview of available programs. It is not a contract and does not modify plan documents, insurance policies, or official College policies. In the event of any discrepancy, official plan documents and College policies govern.
The College Offers a Range Of Medical Plan Options To Allow Employees To Select Coverage That Best Meets Their Individual And Family Needs. Plan Offerings May Include
- PPO medical plans
- HMO medical plans
- High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), where applicable
Specific carriers and plan designs are outlined in the annual open enrollment materials.
- A legally married spouse
- A state-registered domestic partner
- Qualifying children up to age 26
Dependent eligibility is subject to plan terms and required documentation.
Saint Mary's College offers employees the opportunity to participate in pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, which may include:
- Health Care FSA – for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses
- Dependent Care FSA – for eligible childcare or dependent care expenses
Annual contribution limits are established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The College provides employer-paid basic life insurance coverage for eligible employees. Additional voluntary life insurance options may be available, including:
- Basic Term Life
- Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Optional Employee Life Insurance
- Optional Dependent Life Insurance
- Optional AD&D coverage
Coverage levels, eligibility, and enrollment details are outlined in plan materials.
Eligible employees may enroll in dental and vision coverage. In some cases, dental and vision plans may be elected independently of medical coverage, providing flexibility based on individual needs.
Plan details, network information, and coverage summaries are provided during enrollment.
Saint Mary's College provides disability coverage designed to protect income in the event of a qualifying illness or injury. Benefits may include:
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Eligibility and benefit amounts are determined according to plan documents.
Saint Mary's College offers retirement benefits to support long-term financial planning. Eligible employees may participate in:
- A defined contribution retirement plan
- Employer contributions in accordance with College policy
- Voluntary employee pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, subject to IRS limits
Plan details, vesting schedules, and eligibility requirements are outlined in official retirement plan documents.
Employees are encouraged to review plan materials carefully and consult with financial advisors as needed to fully understand retirement options.
As part of the Saint Mary's College community, faculty and staff may also enjoy:
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Access to campus fitness and wellness programs
- Access to the College library and the Hearst Art Gallery
- Discounts at the campus bookstore and dining services
- Access to cultural events and campus activities
- Community partnerships and local discounts in the Lamorinda area
Saint Mary's College of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment consistent with its Lasallian values.
All benefits, policies, and programs described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Participation and eligibility are governed by official plan documents, College policies, and applicable federal and state laws.
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Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA 94575
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