Promotions Assistant

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Job Title

Promotions Assistant

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD
01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

3/31/2027

Location

About this Position

Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation Department , this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. Evening and weekend work will be required.

The Promotional Assistants oversee all aspects of Cougars fan engagement on game nights including greeting fans, handing out promotional items, planning and executing half-time entertainment and supporting Calvin the Cougar (the MRU Cougars Mascot). The Promotions Assistant may also support weekly promotional activities on campus leading up to games.

Attend all home games for designated sport(s).

Attend campus events as required.

Engage with fans and hand out promotional materials.

Lead in-game promotions in front of large crowds.

Distributing swag and merchandise.

Plan and execute half time entertainment, including greeting entertainment and ensuring the program begins and ends on time.

On-site coordination of Name Your Game and Youth Fan Experience teams.

Make recommendations on improvements to the game night experience.

Spot Calvin the Cougar as required.

Pre-game set up and post-game tear down of all promotional items.

Assist with social media (primarily Instagram) posts to promote events and departmental promotions prior to and on game day.

Assist the admissions team as needed, specifically on busy nights.

Other duties as assigned.

Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.

Comfortable and clear speaking into a microphone in front of large crowds.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Passion for engaging fans and supporting our varsity sports teams.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Ability to adhere to instructions and adapt plans with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of sports is considered an asset.

Strong understanding of social media best practices, specific to Instagram.

Experience speaking in front of large crowds is considered an asset.

Salary:$15.45 - $19.44 per hour

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found.

Aresume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. _CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority.

Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

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About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research.

MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees.

Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .