Athletics Student Marketing Internship

Join the Alaska Nanooks Athletics Department at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and support Nanook pride, student engagement, and marketing across our 10 NCAA teams. This position will work closely with the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing, Sponsorships, and Fan Engagement to plan and execute giveaways and in-game promotions, with an emphasis on increasing and energizing the student section at Nanooks games.

The athletics department is fast-paced, high-energy, and collaborative. To thrive in this role, you should have a passion for sports, event planning, and strong organizational and communication skills. Successful candidates will demonstrate creativity with marketing and social media, and be comfortable with cold-calling and doing outreach at on-campus events to advertise upcoming games. Experience with graphic design and video editing is highly valued. Candidates must be available to work weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Current enrollment in a related degree program (e.g., Sports Management, Business, Marketing, Event Planning).
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. ● Excellent communication and customer service skills.
● Attention to detail and ability to track marketing plans for multiple games and events at the same time
● Proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva design, and social media apps ● Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during athletic events. ● Passion for sports and creating a positive fan experience.
● Experience and knowledge with graphic design principles and social media filming is preferred.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 76, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. 

Join the Alaska Nanooks Athletics Department at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and support Nanook pride, student engagement, and marketing across our 10 NCAA teams. This position will work closely with the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing, Sponsorships, and Fan Engagement to plan and execute giveaways and in-game promotions, with an emphasis on increasing and energizing the student section at Nanooks games.

The athletics department is fast-paced, high-energy, and collaborative. To thrive in this role, you should have a passion for sports, event planning, and strong organizational and communication skills. Successful candidates will demonstrate creativity with marketing and social media, and be comfortable with cold-calling and doing outreach at on-campus events to advertise upcoming games. Experience with graphic design and video editing is highly valued. Candidates must be available to work weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Current enrollment in a related degree program (e.g., Sports Management, Business, Marketing, Event Planning).
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. ● Excellent communication and customer service skills.
● Attention to detail and ability to track marketing plans for multiple games and events at the same time
● Proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva design, and social media apps ● Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during athletic events. ● Passion for sports and creating a positive fan experience.
● Experience and knowledge with graphic design principles and social media filming is preferred.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 76, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. 

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️** If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers’ Business Office HR Coordinator, at[bjtappa@alaska.edu](mailto:bjtappa@alaska.edu)or 907-474-6353.**

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/s.... Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF:  (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS:  (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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