Casual Athletics Communications Assistant

Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Athletics Communications Assistant position. The Casual Athletics Communications Assistant is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), academic-year (42 weeks), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16 - $17 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. The Casual Athletics Communications Assistant serves as a media contact for selected sports and manages game-day statistics using software like Presto Stats and NCAA Genius Live Stats. This role involves drafting press releases, creating engaging social media content via the Adobe Creative Suite, and supervising student game day staff. Summary of

Responsibilities: Serve as a primary media contact for selected sports Maintain in-game and cumulative statistics Oversee student worker athletic communications staff on game days Write press releases, including game recaps, award announcements, and student profiles for amherst.athletics.edu Assist with the management of the department's social media platforms and in the creation of photo and video content

Qualifications: Required Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work independently Excellent writing and editing abilities Familiarity with Adobe Suite and statistical programs preferred Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and their specific playing rules, NCAA regulations, and statistics Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work nights and weekends Successful completion of required reference and background checks An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check The Amherst College Athletic Communications Office uses Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) as our primary editing software and Presto Stats and NCAA Genius Live Stats as our primary stat software. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. To apply, visit "">Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agencyje-60d 807e 8f 8514ef 6a 75d 228177727968