Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, this position plays a pivotal role in creating a fan-centric and high-energy environment with memorable fan experiences. This position is responsible for developing and executing creative, strategic marketing campaigns and fan engagement initiatives across all ticketed sports, with a focus on enhancing the game day experience, increasing ticket sales, strengthening sponsorship relations, and building long-term brand affinity for Mount St. Mary’s Athletics. This position oversees the Assistant Director of Marketing and Athletic Development and Graduate Assistant for Ticket Operations and Service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans for all ticketed varsity sports to drive ticket sales, fan engagement, and brand awareness. •Assist with the promotional planning and execution for home events, including giveaways, themed nights, student initiatives, kids club, and sponsor activations. •Prepare and coordinate the execution of gameday scripts and serve as The Run of Show Director for Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. •Create a dynamic and inclusive game day atmosphere for all home contests by collaborating with spirit groups, music/PA, and content creation/communication teams. •Assist with the fulfillment and cultivation of corporate sponsorships, including in-game signage, digital promotions, and event-based activations. •Coordinate marketing and visibility for fundraising events and The Truly Terrace hospitality on game days. •Support ticketing campaigns in collaboration with the Ticket Manager to maximize attendance and revenue. •Oversee Spirit Squads and serve as the point of contact. •Supervise Student Interns and the Ticket Operations and Service Graduate Assistant.
Salary/Benefits
Salary: $60,000/year
Employee Benefits:
This full-time position has full benefits and annual, holiday, and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary’s University, a retirement program with a match, as well as a generous paid time off schedule. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html
Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:
Mount St. Mary's University is a dynamic, Catholic, liberal arts university with over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. As a Catholic university, Mount St. Mary’s graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others. The university has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational programs and employment practices; we actively seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. EOE.