Temporary Marketing Grad Assistant

Boston, MA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive campus athletics marketing and event execution, including game-day promotions, fan engagement, and student-app initiatives.

  • Own game-day promotions and fan engagement initiatives.
  • Must-have: Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating campus events, student apps, or mascot activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive marketing plans for assigned sports, including game day promotions, fan engagement strategies, and in-game entertainment elements.
  • Support all aspects of game day operations, including scripting, production coordination, and execution of promotional elements to ensure a high-quality, engaging fan experience.
  • Lead and manage all efforts related to the department’s student rewards app, including content updates, promotional campaigns, and performance tracking.
  • Coordinate and execute giveaway initiatives, including inventory management, distribution logistics, and on-site activation.
  • Schedule, train, and supervise game day interns to ensure efficient operations and a positive work environment.
  • Oversee the coordination and appearances of the mascot team, including scheduling, communication, and performance expectations.
  • Assist with campus and community outreach initiatives designed to increase brand awareness and drive attendance at athletic events.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support promotional efforts and special events.
  • Provide general administrative and operational support to the Athletics Marketing office as needed.

Requirements

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and select holidays based on athletic event schedules.

Preferred

  • Interest in sports marketing, event management, or collegiate athletics.

Benefits

  • Northeastern University has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
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Northeastern University

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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively.

Founded in 2020
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
18K employees (764 in marketing)
84% recommend to a friend
89% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.6M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.1%
Direct
50.6%
Referral
6%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~17.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
531 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$78.5M
Last Raise
$520.5K
Grant, 5 months ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2025
    Grant • $520.5K
  • May 2024
    Grant • $1M
  • Aug 2023
    Grant

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