Resource Acquisition Premium Services Hospitality Assistant

Duke

Athletics

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Title: Resource Acquisition, Premium Services & Hospitality Assistant

Position Summary:

Duke University requests applications for the position of Resource Acquisition, Premium Services & Hospitality Assistant. This position supports the preparation, coordination and implementation of game day and non-game day hospitality and premium events for the intercollegiate sports programs at Duke University. Assists in the overall revenue generation, game day/event atmosphere, branding, and organization outreach.

Essential Functions:

· 29.9 hours/week; includes event operating hours, with night/weekend hours expected.

· Handle set ups & breakdowns for premium events and hospitality areas within Resource Acquisition.

· Serve as day of event coordinator at premium events.

· Sales of hospitality packages, premium spaces & experiences (with a heavy focus on Olympic Sports including baseball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, etc.).

· Assist with marketing, planning, and coordinating of revenue generating areas.

· Assist leadership with projects and greater Duke Athletics & university initiatives.

· Perform other duties as directed.

· Areas of work include non-game day events & functions within Champions Club, Blue Devil Tower & additional facilities, game day hospitality & Club Blue Devil.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Must have a valid driver’s license.

· One year of work experience in marketing, event management or special events at collegiate or professional level preferred, or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

· Effective communications skills both oral and written.

· Exceptional interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated experience in customer service, event management, operations, marketing or sales.

· Familiarity with ACC & NCAA rules and regulations as it pertains to duties of position.

· Ability to handle physical work in setting up and managing hospitality & event opportunities with long hours and weekends being part of the job. Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.

· Shares the responsibility of the mission, strategic planning, and goals for Resource Acquisition & Duke Athletics.

· Proficiency in computer skills using Microsoft Office, Photo Shop and relevant software.

· Understanding of social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply online at careers.duke.edu and submit a cover letter, resume and three references.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires analytical, communication and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program.

No experience required beyond bachelor's degree.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.