Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant (For Hire Only)

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant at Duke Athletics in Durham, NC, on site. This position supports the preparation, coordination, and execution of game day hospitality events for Duke’s intercollegiate programs.

The role requires strong customer service and event operations skills with long hours, including nights and weekends. One year of experience in marketing, event management, or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service, event management, operations.
• Ability to handle physical work in setting up and managing hospitality & event opportunities with long hours and weekends being part of the job. Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Max of 19.9 hours/week; includes event operating hours, with night/weekend hours expected.
• Handle set ups & breakdowns for events within Resource Acquisition.
• Serve as day of event coordinator at events.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Event management

Operations

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

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Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant (For Hire Only)

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274366

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

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Title: Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant

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Position Summary:

Duke University requests applications for the position of Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant. This position supports the preparation, coordination and implementation of game day and non-game day hospitality events for the intercollegiate sports programs at Duke University.

Qualifications:

One year of experience in marketing, event management or special events at collegiate or professional level preferred, or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated experience in customer service, event management, operations.


• Ability to handle physical work in setting up and managing hospitality & event opportunities with long hours and weekends being part of the job. Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.


• Shares the responsibility of the mission, strategic planning, and goals for Resource Acquisition & Duke Athletics.

Essential Functions:

• Max of 19.9 hours/week; includes event operating hours, with night/weekend hours expected.


• Handle set ups & breakdowns for events within Resource Acquisition.


• Serve as day of event coordinator at events.


• Perform other duties as directed.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Job Code: 00000209 RECREATION AIDE
Job Level: 06

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.