Marketing Coordinator

Description:

Primary Position Function/Summary: Generate revenue and attendance for Illinois Athletics while building and protecting the Illinois Athletics brand.

Major Duties and Responsibilities split between 2 positions:

1. Create and execute marketing plans for two assigned sports, which include Baseball, Softball, Women’s Gymnastics, Men’s Gymnastics, Wrestling, and Women’s Soccer

2. Serve as secondary contact for Men’s Basketball marketing efforts and serve as on-court director

3. Serve as on-field director for Football

4. Plan and implement all tailgating efforts within Grange Grove

5. Oversee the Illinois marketing student intern program, which includes in-office and event specific interns.

6. Lead the operation of Fighting Illini Membership groups, including Oskee Pet Club, Tiny Illini, and Fighting Illini Kids Club

7. Work athletic and community events as assigned, including Fan Appreciation Day, Family Fun Fest, Spring Game, and other events

8. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience working as an undergraduate or post-graduate in a college or professional sports marketing department.
• Work with game scripts, music programs and creating sport marketing plans
• Knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules as they relate to this position
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop or other design software