Marketing Coordinator - Coast Guard Academy Athletic Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marketing Coordinator-Coast Guard Academy Athletic Corporation

Reports to: Executive Director

New London, CT (on site)

Our Mission:

To support the Athletics Division at the United States Coast Guard Academy

Position Summary:

In the support of the CGAAC’s mission, the Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting marketing, business development and operational efforts. In this high-impact, high visibility role, you will report to the Executive Director working closely with the other members of the CGAAC team. The team’s goal is to build a vibrant and revenue focused corporation to drive commercial value for Coast Guard Athletics. As the Marketing Coordinator, you will be instrumental in this growth and be responsible for the following:

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with Director of Programs and Events to develop marketing outreach & best practices

• New Business efforts including company research, concept ideation, presentation

development and reporting

• Assisting Operational Support/Business Development lead with local market strategy & execution

• Work with CGAAC team and SID’s office to create new content opportunities and manage the distribution of commercial efforts across digital/social channels

• Assisting Business Operations lead with Partnership Marketing efforts, activations and partner recaps

• Act as an on-site supervisor for events, camps and Academy rentals

• Assist Business Operations lead with development of CGAAC data-base

• Assist with on-site operational needs

• Ability to attend various Coast Guard Academy athletics events and work no -traditional hours as needed

• Other projects as assigned

Who you are:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of sports/marketing/business development experience

• Possess excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills.

• A strong worker, able to multi-task and handle several projects at once

• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented

• Able to represent the CGAAC and Coast Guard Academy athletics when interacting with partners, and other USCGA personnel

• Have a strong customer first orientation for both internal and external constituents, a professional demeanor and the ability to maintain confidential information.

• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and be process oriented

• Degree in business, marketing, management, or related field

• Military and/or non-profit experience a plus

• Appreciation for college athletics, and participation as a student athlete also a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat, Canva and CHAT GPT

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance allowance

• 403(b) with company match up

• Life insurance

• Long- and short-term disability insurance

• Paid time off, Sick, and Vacation time

• Discounts on New Balance Products

• Access to Coast Guard Academy athletic and fitness facilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Coast Guard Academy Athletic Corporation provides a vibrant work environment that values creativity, teamwork and respect. The Coast Guard Academy Athletic Corporation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) applying for this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the candidate will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The CGAAC is a newly registered 501(C)(3) designed to support the Athletics Division at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, CT. The USCGA is one of five federal service academies nationwide and falls under the Department of Homeland Security. The mission of the USCGA is to graduate service ready Ensigns within four years, who have earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Commission to serve as Officers in the United States Coast Guard. As part of the co-curricular approach to education, the USCGA Athletics program consists of twenty-two (22), NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III, men’s, and women’s varsity sports, and six (6) chartered club teams. The CGAAC will exclusively support the Academy, the Athletic Director, and its Athletics program in the execution of its mission.

Please submit resumes and letters of interest to Eric Krasnoo @ EKrasnoo@cgaac.com