Marketing Assistant

Job Description

The Department of Recreational Sports enhances the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership skills. The department creates an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop life-long involvement in recreational activities and is dedicated to meeting the changing needs of a diverse community by offering quality structured and informal recreational opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing Assistants report directly to the Marketing Manager to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Fulfill weekly office hours to serve the department as assigned by the Marketing Manager 
• Serve as a content creator for social media, including Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, and Spotify
• Assist with campus outreach initiatives through tabling activations
• Identify marketing and media trends and serve as a liaison to the marketing team for recurring  idea generation
• Assist with the execution of print marketing initiatives

Meetings and Trainings:

• Attend weekly “Creative Breakout” meetings with Rec Sports’ student creatives, Marketing Manager, and Assistant Director. 1 hour/week

• Attend two training sessions scheduled by the Marketing Manager each semester

Hours and Pay:

Hours: 5-6 hours/week

Pay: Starting at $12.00/hour

How to Apply: 

Positions that are accepting applicants post job applications on recsports.vt.edu/employment