Public Address Announcer

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking individuals to join Gopher Sports Marketing as game crew. The role involves serving in positions that impact the competition under game officials, including scorekeeping, clock operation, and public address announcements during home games.

Candidates should be knowledgeable about NCAA and Big Ten rules, commit to most home games, and be willing to work evenings and weekends while maintaining composure under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Know NCAA and Big Ten rules; commit to most home games.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Handle situations quickly under stress.
• Strong communications skills.
• Experience with devices that impact the game.
• Background in public speaking or play-by-play.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scorekeeper and scoreboard/game clock operator during home games.
• Provide public address announcements and relay important information to attendees.
• Support game day promotions and adhere to Big Ten/NCAA rules.

Skills

Public speaking

Public address announcer

Communication skills

Presenting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audio/PA equipment

Job description

About the Job

Location: Twin Cities
Contract type: Part-Time
Schedule type: Regular

Job Duties: Table/Game Crew Table and game crew are individuals who serve in positions that impact the student-athletes during competition. They serve in positions that affect the game as directed by the game officials assigned by the Big Ten Conference. These positions include keeping being the official scorekeeper, scoreboard/game clock operators, public address announcers, and other miscellaneous positions needed for successful completion of an athletics competition. Serving in these roles require candidates to be extremely knowledgeable of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules. They do NOT serve as game officials but greatly affect the competition for all student-athletes involved. Be one of the voices of Golden Gopher Athletics and inform attendees of important information, statistics, and promotional materials during home athletic events.

Continuous Posting to be left up for the entire school year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Have knowledge and understand NCAA and Big Ten rules and interpretations for certain sports Commitment to working most or all home games during the season
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Must be willing to handle situations and solve problems quickly under difficult and stressful circumstances
• Strong communications skills
• Experience with technological devices that impact the game
• Background / experience in Public Speaker, Presenting, Public Address Announcing, Hosting, or Play by Play.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background / experience in Public Speaker, Presenting, Public Address Announcing, Hosting, or Play by Play.

About the Department

Gopher Sports Marketing oversees game presentation and fan experience at all home University of Minnesota home events.

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Minnesota sponsors 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams and is represented by more than 625 student-athletes who compete in the Big Ten and Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Minnesota has claimed 29 national championships in eight different sports and has won 217 regular-season conference titles and 42 conference tournament championships. Minnesota has also produced 213 Academic All-Americans, which ranks as the tenth most all-time among college and universities. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $36.67 per hour

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.