External Relations Coordinator

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Position Overview

The External Relations Coordinator will be responsible for managing the marketing and ticketing efforts for the Department of Athletics. The Coordinator will work closely with the External Relations team to ensure branding and messaging is accurate and in-line with the strategic vision of the department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create marketing materials for campus signage, social media, in-game and other targeted areas.

• Assist with outbound sales for ticketed sports.

• Collaborate with various campus partners on strategic initiatives to engage and build robust attendances at home athletic events

• Develop outreach efforts amongst area schools and youth groups

• Willingness and ability to work nights/weekends, including non-traditional hours and holidays and travel with teams when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Position Overview

The External Relations Coordinator will be responsible for managing the marketing and ticketing efforts for the Department of Athletics. The Coordinator will work closely with the External Relations team to ensure branding and messaging is accurate and in-line with the strategic vision of the department.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Create marketing materials for campus signage, social media, in-game and other targeted areas.

• Assist with outbound sales for ticketed sports.

• Collaborate with various campus partners on strategic initiatives to engage and build robust attendances at home athletic events

• Develop outreach efforts amongst area schools and youth groups

• Willingness and ability to work nights/weekends, including non-traditional hours and holidays and travel with teams when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite products and software programs

• Experience in managing student staff

• Honesty and integrity

• Strong multi-tasking, organization and time management skills.

• Evidence of a strong commitment to and experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, preferably in a higher education setting.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Vaccinations and Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus. 

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.