Sports Information Specialist

About the role

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain web content for Athletics on the Parkland College web site and portal.
• Provide daily maintenance of scores and records for all Parkland College sports teams on the college website.
• Accurately report scores to the NJCAA/Presto Website per association and sport guidelines in a timely manner.
• Research, create, and maintain program records and statistics.
• Write, publish, and distribute game recaps and press releases.
• Communicate rosters and statistics with media and opposing programs.
• Manage in-game stats for all teams.
• Cook with Marketing and Public Relations and the photographer on all team and individual pictures; maintain a database of pictures.
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with media contacts.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Parkland College Athletics to key constituents.
• Create programs for home games and special events.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Public Relations on the development and printing of team posters and schedules.
• Work with Athletic Director on publicizing Athletes of the Month, Post-Season Awards, and End of the Year Awards.
• Work with relevant departments in planning and publicizing special events (Hall of Fame, Awards Ceremony).
• Assist in the maintenance of Athletics social media presence; identify appropriate use of social media as trends emerge.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff on developing new ideas, determining direction, and identifying target audiences for communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or equivalent combination of work and education.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel, Office Adobe Creative Suite, and Presto software.
• Knowledge of sports with emphasis on terminology, game reporting, and feature writing.
• A firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the professional social media space; ability to learn new and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, proofreading, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize, work with interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and work effectively with a variety of audiences and departments.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Skills

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Presto software
• Sports terminology and game reporting
• Professional social media management

Benefits

• Compliance with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5)
• Post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20.70

Schedule

Part-time, up to 19 hours per week

Application Instructions

Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered. Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources. For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220. Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Equal Opportunity Employer