Game Day Marketing Associate | Part-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena (U of Rhode Island)

Responsibilities

• Organization and creation of all materials needed on game days.
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple team members on a wide range of events and projects, including grassroots initiatives, social media management, and website management.
• Keeping up with current trends and offering feedback to the marketing staff about how to improve the game day and venue experiences.
• Interacting with fans and customers as a representative of the marketing team.
• Executing in-game activations at Rhode Island Athletic events.
• Other duties determined on a game-by-game basis or event-by-event basis.
• Think on your feet and be adaptable to last-second changes.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a local university.
• Familiarity with basic marketing strategies.
• Availability to work on weekends and weeknights.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• High level of creativity and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and continue growing your skill set.
• Working knowledge of graphic design platforms (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc).
• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Working knowledge of email marketing systems and social media management.
• Interest in sports a plus.

About The Venue

The Thomas M. Ryan Center, located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic South County, opened its doors in June 2002. Home to URI Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs, the Ryan Center also features the URI football teams' locker room, along with athletic department offices, training rooms, players' lounges, and a souvenir store. The venue seats 8,000 for basketball and over 6,300 for concerts, family shows, lectures, and other community events. The Ryan Center was designed and built to meet all ADA specifications to accommodate our guests with disabilities. Located in Kingston, the Center draws on an audience of over 1.4 million people within a 40-mile radius.

Pay

This position will pay an hourly rate of $16.00.

Schedule

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00. Hours may vary contingent on the sports and event calendar.

Benefits

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.