Marketing Coordinator – Athletic & Entertainment Facilities

Marketing Coordinator – Athletic & Entertainment Facilities

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Marketing Coordinator – Athletic & Entertainment Facilities

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

Department Hammons Student Center

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 015040 HAMMONS STUDENT CENTER

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 42

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary $20.00 hourly

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

General Function

The Marketing Coordinator – Athletic & Entertainment Facilities develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive marketing strategies that promote events, programs, premium experiences, venue rentals, and services for Great Southern Bank Arena and Juanita K. Hammons Hall. The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for increasing event awareness, driving ticket sales and attendance, supporting revenue generation, enhancing the guest experience, and strengthening the public image of both venues through digital marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, graphic design, and community engagement.

The position collaborates closely with internal university departments, promoters, touring partners, artists, and community organizations to successfully market a diverse calendar of concerts, theatrical performances, athletic events, family shows, university events, and special events.

Description of Primary Duties

The Marketing Coordinator – Athletic & Entertainment Facilities develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive marketing strategies that promote events, programs, premium experiences, venue rentals, and services for Great Southern Bank Arena and Juanita K. Hammons Hall. The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for increasing event awareness, driving ticket sales and attendance, supporting revenue generation, enhancing the guest experience, and strengthening the public image of both venues through digital marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, graphic design, and community engagement.

The position collaborates closely with internal university departments, promoters, touring partners, artists, and community organizations to successfully market a diverse calendar of concerts, theatrical performances, athletic events, family shows, university events, and special events.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Graphic Design, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

Experience:

At least one year of professional experience in marketing, communications, event marketing, sports marketing, entertainment marketing, or a related field is preferred. Experience with digital advertising, including search engine marketing ( SEM ), paid search (Google Ads), paid Meta advertising, and search engine optimization ( SEO ), social media management, graphic design, email marketing, website content management, or ticketed event marketing is preferred.

Skills:

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. The ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining attention to…