Community and Events Coordinator

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Community and Events Coordinator

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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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Job Title

Community and Events Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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Department

Athletics Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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PURPOSE

This position is a member of the external team that will assist in executing donor-centric special events, gameday hospitality, fan engagement, fundraising efforts. Responsible for day-to-day management of Islanders Athletics social media platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

_ SPECIAL EVENTS _

• Assist with the execution of various Islander Athletic Fund donor events including but not limited to signature athletic department fundraising events, luncheons, social/happy hours, watch parties, and tailgating.

• Coordinate the solicitation for Casino Night silent auction items and building the online auction platform.

• Assist with coordination of mailings of promotional materials and invitations, and direct logistical planning.

• Work with and give guidance to volunteers and staff involved in event planning and execution.

• Process incoming event payments with business office and Institutional Advancement.

• Assist in solicitation of event sales utilizing social media, e-blasts, etc.

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Oversee and participate in the creation and publishing of social content on all platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and other emerging platforms.

• Develop monthly schedule and maintain content plans and activations in the social content calendar.

• Implement targeted, creative social media initiatives.

• Creatively build followers and engagement on each platform.

• Report and study analytics and use strategically. Deliver monthly reports.

• Provide analytics for sponsored posts used in corporate fulfillment.

• Stay atop of new platform opportunities and/or trends and provide guidance and feedback on applicability.

• Propose creative strategy on how best to collaborate with other campus social accounts.

OTHER

• Maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, A&M System, NCAA, Southland Conference, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two (2) years of related experience in event planning and marketing including related supervisory experience.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Work beyond normal office hours and/ or work on weekends.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Experience with planning events.

• Social Media experience.

SALARY: $40,000/annually, approximately ($3,333.34/monthly)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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