Marketing Assistant

RecSports Student Assistant - Marketing Assistant Apply now Job no: 540923 Work type: Student Ast Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Recreation/Event Services Department: 04020100 - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Marketing Assistants to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Marketing Assistants serve the department by coordinating marketing efforts and materials to help spread the word about RecSports events! Successful candidates will begin work during the Fall 2026 semester. For questions or additional information, please contact Cat Cramp at View email address on click.appcast.io . Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests. Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere. Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador. Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities. Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction. Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures. All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors. RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2027: Tuesday, August 17 Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time. Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 17, 2027. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all-staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 14-17, 2027 for mandatory unit-specific trainings. Unit Specific Job Responsibilities Assist in the development and execution of RecSports marketing plans Marketing materials include: RecSports: The Magazine, bulletin boards, posters, Facebook Fan Page, giveaways/promotional items, Web buttons, marquees, e-mail blasts, The Alligator/Reitz calendars, press releases, Gator Times submissions etc. Working with advertisers for RecSports: The Magazine and sponsors for events Assist in the promotion of RecSports through Preview Orientation presentations Working in a team environment alongside designers, Web developers and project managers in a professional-client environment Maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and associates. Always display responsible and quality work ethic Willingness to embrace learning opportunities. Fulfill scheduled tasks/projects in a timely manner by meeting deadlines. Maintain scheduled office hours. Contribute 10 or more hours per week. $14.00 per hour Required Qualifications: University of Florida student Previous marketing experience desired Strong writing skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs is a plus. Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811. This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week and additional hours with an approved Hours Extension Form. Health Assessment Required: Health Assessment Required: No Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Communications/Public Relations/Marketing 1 The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We will email you new jobs that match this search. #J-18808-Ljbffr