Department: Marketing/ Communications

Reports to: Marketing Director

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt (Seasonal)

 

 

Summary/Objective:

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys Promotions & Marketing associate is intended for individuals with a strong desire to gain real-world work experience, as well as a desire to work hard and give their best. Learning potential is endless in these positions and associates get as much out of the experience as what they put into it. This associate position is primarily intended as an educational experience. The primary role of this position is ballpark promotions and community relations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Promotions

• Assist with the development and execution of promotional theme nights.
• Research projects and gather information for initiatives, programs and theme nights.
• Assist with Space Squad (promotions team) game day duties as needed.
• Learn and assist with management of Share 2 Care raffle.

Community Relations

• Work with Community team on executing outreach and appearances.
• Provide constructive and creative input on community-related events, programs and projects.
• Assist in grass roots marketing efforts.
• Assist in tracking and filling of donation requests.
• Shadow and learn duties of team mascot and act as assistant when needed.
• Build and maintain comprehensive community calendar of events.

General Marketing

• Assist in creating unique posts for social media.
• Collaborate on the creation of engaging TikToks.
• Assist in gathering pertinent data to help marketing efforts excel.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Education and/or Experience & Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• In pursuit or recent completion of a bachelor’s degree in related fields is preferred.
• High level of professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• High attention to detail and deadline orientation.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Capable of following job guidelines and supervisors' instructions.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the game of baseball.
• Familiarity with the Astros organization.
• Strong experience in posting to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels, preferred.
• Basic experience in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Superior attention to detail and deadline orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently.

 

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors.

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, and hours of work on non-game days are typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Due to the nature of this position, the position requires hours of work and days that include frequent nights, weekends, and holidays. Weekend hours and holidays will be required for grass roots marketing initiatives and game days.

 

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

 

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.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

Preferred

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