City : Hamilton

Category : Full-Time Support

Industry : Education

Employer : Mohawk College

Status: Casual Part Time

Hours: Up to 24 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (fully on-site)

Rate of Pay: $20.29 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation

Posting Date: September 27th, 2024

Closing Date: October 7th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The Sports Information Assistant will work directly with the Sports Information, Media & Marketing Coordinator to support the Athletics and Recreation Department in all marketing and communications initiatives. Responsibilities will include communications, digital content creation, updating social media channels, day-to-day maintenance and updates of the Mountaineers website, and media coverage support during varsity game day operations.

What you’ll be doing:

Digital Content Creation

• Graphic Design – including but not limited to game day posts, final score posts and athletes of the week posts
• Photography – capturing images of Mohawk games and other events
• Videography – creating highlight reels, student spotlights and themed videos

Social Media

• Posting of weekly content – game day, final score, game updates, etc.
• Keeping track of social media data and monitoring comments

Game Day Support

• Acting as liaison between Athletics & Broadcast
• Support score/statistics table
• Guides student sports information staff

Communications & Website Support

• Providing written content to the website, including but not limited to game recaps and athlete spotlight stories
• Producing press releases to be sent to media as well as established relationships with local media

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

•  2-year Diploma/Degree in Digital Media, Marketing and Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sport and Event Marketing, Broadcasting or a related field.
• 1 year of experience working in an Athletics Department assisting with media relations, sports or athletic administration, digital and social media management, is considered an asset.
• Computer skills and experience - Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as MS Office Suite
• High degree of social media knowledge
• Experience with website platforms Prestosports and Sidearm Sports
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Skills in photography and videography
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

•  Opportunity to gain experience and build relationships at a Hamilton/Niagara Top Employer.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Option to enroll in Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• Discounted rate for full-service athletic facility and instructor-led classes.
• Opportunities to engage in wellness events and activities.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/