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Brand Ambassador

Our Brand Ambassador Marketing Assistants are the faces and voices of Mason Recreation! Duties for this position include attending/presenting at information sessions, representing the department at special events, meet-and-greets, new student orientations and more. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Represent Mason Recreation at campus programs/events.
  • Be knowledgeable regarding all of Mason Recreation’s facilities, programs and services; be able to educate others about this; engage students, faculty/staff,  community members, families about how they can take advantage of Mason Recreation’s benefits
  • Collaborate with students, interns, professional staff and more in planning, support, execution, and assessment of programs/events on campus
  • Attend recreation and campus events, to answer questions, engage passersby, and create enthusiasm and interest for Mason Recreation
  • Present recreation related information to classrooms, student organizations and residence halls as needed
  • Assist team in developing/revising marketing campaigns/communication
  • Plan and assess needs using best practices and emerging trends
 Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, health promotion, photography/ film studies, graphic design, exercise science, business, recreation and tourism, or other closely related field
  • Demonstrated high levels of experience in customer service, public speaking, consumer engagement, working with student/community groups, RSO’s and more.
  • Strong presentation/ communication skills; Excellent organization, time management &  planning skills; Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to adapt to change and work in high-energy environment
  • Role model healthy, holistic personal lifestyle behaviors and practices
  • Must be available on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends for special events, programs and more.

Graphic designer

The Marketing Assistant for Graphic Design will provide graphic design & creative support for the facilities, programs, events, and services of Mason Recreation. Design needs typically include social media graphics, flyers, posters, brochures, banners, T-shirts, promotional items & more. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop/revise marketing campaigns/communication
  • Create/revise print and digital marketing media
  • Collaborate with students, interns, graduate, undergraduate and professional staff on planning, support, and assessment of programs/events
  • Plan and assess needs using best practices and emerging trends
  • Opportunities to represent Mason Recreation at campus programs and event
 Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Pursuing a degree in graphic design, marketing, public relations, photography/ film studies health promotion, business, or other closely related field
  • Demonstrated experience creating marketing materials and/or promotional campaigns
  • Demonstrated high levels of experience in graphic design
  • Strong presentation & interpersonal skills; Excellent organization, time management/planning skills
  • Willingness to adapt to change and work in high-energy environment
  • Strive to be a role model for a holistically healthy personal lifestyle behaviors and practices

Photographer / Videographer

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Marketing, the Marketing Assistant II: Photographer (MA II) will provide photo/video support for Mason Recreation’s marketing/ programming of the facilities, programs and services of Mason Recreation. Duties may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Represent Mason Rec, including the facilities, programs and services at campus programs/events 
  • Attend events and facilities to capture high quality/ engaging photos and video footage for use in marketing collateral, photo archives, social media and more
  • Collaborate with students and professional staff in planning, assessing & executing of programs
  • Assist marking team in development of marketing campaigns/communication 
  • Opportunities to present recreation information to classes, student organizations and more

 Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Pursuing a degree in marketing, photography/ film studies, public relations, graphic design, health promotion, communications, business or other closely related field 
  • Demonstrated high levels of experience and knowledge in photography and/or cinematography 
  • Excellent skills in: communication, organization, time management and planning 
  • Willingness to adapt to change and work in high-energy environment 
  • Role model healthy, holistic personal lifestyle behaviors and practices 
  • Must be available on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends for special events, programs and more.

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