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Part-Time Athletics Media & Communications Support Staff

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Part-Time Athletics Media & Communications Support Staff

American University logoAmerican University
Washington, DC, USA
Posted: Oct 25, 2026

NL Highlights

Coordinate and execute live fan contests, media timeout promotions, and special presentations during sporting events.
Engage directly with students, donors, and fans to enhance the game day atmosphere and maximize crowd participation.
Contribute to building long-term fan loyalty and campus spirit as a dynamic member of the event support team.

Details

Reference

R5098

Salary & Funding

$25.00 per hour.

Duration

August through March

Contact Info

theworkline@american.edu

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
1 year of relevant experience.

Next Steps

1
Apply through your employee Workday account if you are a current American University employee.
2
Submit application.
3
Successful completion of a background check is required for hiring offers.

Opportunity Overview

TITLE:

Part-Time Athletics Media & Communications Support Staff

Summary:

Assist in all aspects of Gameday run-of-show, promotions, script preparation and review and creating a great gameday experience for all constituents.

Essential Functions:

1.) Event Planning and In-Game Execution Collaborate with marketing and sponsorship teams to outline scripts, organize promotional gear, and set up interactive concourse zones. Coordinate and run live fan contests, media timeout promotions, and special presentations for volleyball, basketball, and wrestling.

2.) Fan Interaction & Sponsor Fulfillment Engage directly with students, donors, and fans to drive energy, distribute premiums, and maximize crowd participation. Assist with corporate partner activations and sponsor-driven contests are executed seamlessly and professionally.

3.) Spirit & Culture Building Work as a dynamic member of a fast-acting crew dedicated to building long-term fan loyalty and campus spirit.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Part-time.

15 hours per week. Gameday work from August through March.

Salary Range:

$25.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • 1 year of relevant experience.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

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Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American University is an E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.