Tommie Athletics Marketing and Promotions Student Lead Intern

Saint Paul, MN (On-site)

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Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the on-site marketing and fan-engagement engine for St. Thomas Athletics games, balancing promotions, fan experience, and student outreach to lift attendance and revenue.

  • Promote gameday experiences and fan engagement through promos, giveaways, contests, and music
  • Coordinate with events and other teams to ensure proper gameday setup and script execution
  • Develop student outreach and Purple Perks style programs to boost attendance and revenue

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute promotional activities on-court/ice/field to fulfill sponsorships, connect with fans, and encourage repeat attendance at games
  • Improve game atmosphere through promotions, giveaways, contests, music, etc.
  • Provide excellent customer service to fans attending St. Thomas Athletics events
  • Coordinate with event management and other departments prior to and during events to ensure proper set up of promotional and gameday activities
  • Assist with gameday script writing, promotional copywriting, and grassroots marketing efforts
  • Develop fan affinity for the St. Thomas Athletics brand through a variety of initiatives, including Purple Perks Rewards program, student promotions, and outreach to St. Thomas fans throughout the Twin Cities metro
  • Oversee marketing efforts for select St. Thomas Athletics programs and initiatives under the supervision of full-time marketing staff members
  • Provide recommendations and idea generation to full-time staff with the primary objective of driving ticket sales, generating revenue, increasing student attendance, and improving the fan experience
  • Other marketing duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Current University of St. Thomas undergraduate student
  • Interest in the business side of collegiate athletics and marketing
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Availability to work up to 2-4 hours weekly during traditional business hours
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University of St Thomas

Located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota (USA), the University of St. Thomas is a private, liberal arts university that emphasizes values-based education and career preparation. With approximately 10,000 students, it is Minnesota's largest private, nonprofit college or university and offers an associate degree in liberal arts, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degrees in more than 100 fields of study. Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. The university has three campuses: St. Paul, Minneapolis and Rome, Italy.

Founded in 2017
St Paul, Minnesota, USA
4K employees (297 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
467.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$188K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.4%
Direct
43.5%
Referral
9%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
221 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
8.5 years
Median Tenure
3.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$25K
Last Raise
$25K
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2022
    Grant • $25K

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