Game Presentation and Promotions Assistant

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an GAME PRESENTATION & PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT.  This is a two-year Assistant position in our external unit of ticket sales & service, marketing, licensing, and game presentation & promotions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of promotions and game entertainment at assigned K-State Athletics events with an emphasis on increasing revenue, growing attendance, and maximizing K-State’s home game atmosphere. The Assistant will have direct oversight over the development, coordination, and implementation of promotions plans as assigned.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

• Assume responsibility for all in-game entertainment as assigned with an emphasis on engaging the K-State Family and maximizing the home game atmosphere. Develop, coordinate and implement the production run of show timelines and public-address scripts, ensuring sponsorship obligations are met.  Serve as main show caller for as assigned, ensuring run of shows are fun and engaging.
• Develop, coordinate and implement comprehensive promotions plans focused on growing revenue and increasing attendance.  Develop and execute theme nights to attract selected target markets and grow the K-State fanbase.  Research industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to remain at the cutting edge of promotions and new product developments.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement promotions plans for the Junior Wildcats Club.  Assume responsibility for all Club events and promotions associated with assigned events, such as pregame activations at various sports, theme days, and Willie's Fun Zone at Football.  Assist in developing and implementing strategies to increase Club memberships and promote a positive experience for future Wildcats.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to maintain high levels of essential student involvement and increase student attendance at K-State home events.  Assist the Director of Game Presentation & Promotions in managing and supervising the student intern program to create a positive work environment focused on maximizing K-State's home game environment.
• Serve as the unit's main liaison as assigned, establishing a positive working essential relationship with the Director of Operations, Lead department-wide meetings with multiple units, including operations, communictions, creative services, and video services with a focus on project management and meeting deadlines.

About Us

We are looking for qualified applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our Game Presentation & Promotions department through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletis, please visit   http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit  http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/  

Worksite Option

This position is on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree at time of application in marketing, advertising, public relations sports marketing or related field
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office 
• Working knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience working in a collegiate athletic marketing office
• Experience as a show caller/producer and script writing 
• Experience with an Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator)

Other Requirements:

• This is a two-year assistantship.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:

     1.  Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
     2.  Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$12.50 per hour (approximately $26,000 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) in the first year; potential to earn $14.00 (approximately $29,120 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) after completion of first year with a successful review and budget approval.  Paid biweekly (26 pay periods).

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
• Retirement plan (no vesting period)
• Earned leave plan - vacation and sick 
• Parental paid leave plan 
• Term life insurance - employer paid 
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance - employer paid 
• Long term disability insurance - employer paid 
• Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information:   https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

In connection with your application for remployment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.