•Serve as a member of the external affairs staff, planning, implementing, and executing activities to improve revenue, game atmosphere, brand awareness and attendance at all Mercyhurst athletic events.
•Schedule, supervise, manage and train 5-15 work-study employees, practicum students, interns and volunteers to assist with creation and implementation of all aspects of sports marketing and promotional efforts.
•Work independently to coordinate and supervise all in-game, halftime, and special event promotions, include planning, design, and execution of strategies to improve student support, crowd awareness and game day environment.
•Formulate the development and design of all marketing materials.
•Coordinate the design for advertisements, posters, schedule cards, schedule magnets, flyers, newsletters, brochures and other publications as needed.
•Create and implement ticket programs for season tickets, individual game day sales, and group packages.
•Manage business operations for all aspects of ticket sales -- Division I men’s and women’s hockey, Division II football, basketball, and other programs as needed.
•Work with Head Coaches to organize community outreach and engagement activities for student-athletes.
•Manage game day experience, including anthem singers, in-game entertainment and more.
•Compliance with all NCAA, Atlantic Hockey, PSAC and University rules and regulations.
1-2 years’ experience working in collegiate athletics with experience in ticketing and marketing preferred.
New Media experience (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) preferred.
Graphic design skills preferred.
Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed around game schedule.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and excellent time management skills is required.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment required.
About Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst is a four-year, Catholic, liberal arts university founded in 1926. More than 50 undergraduate majors, with 67 concentrations, as well as unique adult programs and eight graduate degrees are available at the university.
