Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: College Park, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Preferred Education:
POSITION DUTIES:
- Serve as a primary or secondary marketing contact for assigned sports
- Create and execute marketing strategies for the assigned sport(s)
- Design and prepare promotional content, including social media posts, flyers, and game day materials
- Ensure all marketing assets are aligned with the branding and messaging for Maryland Athletics
- Collaborate with the marketing team and other relevant stakeholders to create engaging content and fan experiences
- Coordinate event logistics to ensure smooth execution
- Contribute to budget planning and help monitor costs associated with promotional activities and events
- Supervise a lead marketing intern
- Other reasonable duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in Athletics or Marketing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for collegiate athletics and marketing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for game day responsibilities.
Preferences:
- Previous experience in a leadership role in Athletics or Marketing is preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred in sports administration, marketing,
advertising or another related field.
Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires operation of standard office devices such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Position requires ability to attend meetings in various locations and requires standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS
- Rate: $18/hr
- Classification: Full-time contractual (C1) position, anticipated at 40 hours per week with overtime eligibility. C1 appointments are issued for six-month terms, with eligibility to extend up to a maximum of one year in the role.
- Benefits: This is a non-benefit-eligible contractual position. Employees who meet applicable criteria may enroll in State-subsidized health insurance in accordance with Maryland guidelines. The position also includes earned sick and safe leave as required by Maryland law.
- Best Consideration Date: 2 weeks from posting
- Submission Guidelines: Please submit cover letter and resume to: Ashley Terry (aterry14@umd.edu)
Posting Close Date: Until filled.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
