Athletics and Campus Marketing Coordinator

Position: Athletics and Campus Marketing Coordinator

Classification: Professional Support B
Department:  Marketing
Report to:  Executive Director of Marketing

General Job Summary:

This is a full-time position located on the Emmetsburg and Estherville Campuses. This position is responsible for managing project requests and marketing initiatives for athletics, music, and student organizations at Iowa Lakes. Will oversee the maintenance and content of the athletics website, coordinate multimedia production, oversee the creation of promotional materials and social media content for assigned areas under the guidance of the Executive Director of Marketing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organization skills, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively to represent the Iowa Lakes brand across various platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Strong knowledge of social media platforms, website maintenance, and marketing strategies.
2. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite products, Canva, and video editing software.
3. Ability to create engaging visual and written content.
4. Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
5. Proficiency in design and marketing software including Customer Relationship Management software, Canva, WordPress, Asana, Adobe Create Suite, Mailchimp and use an Apple or PC.
6. Proficient in using Microsoft Office products.
7. Thorough knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital marketing platforms, general marketing principles, and practices.
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
9. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
10. Represent the college positively and professionally to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
11. Must be enthusiastic and energetic in performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
12. Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
13. Must be able to read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
14. Ability to work independently, make critical decisions, and analyze complex issues.

Special Demands:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time; exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing, and viewing various types of close visual work constantly (67-100%). May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate Degree in Marketing, Business Management or related field with one to four years of relevant experience required with demonstrated success in marketing role, marketing communications, and development of approaches, formats, and systems. Experience with brand management, project management and tools, tactics, and systems; communications social media technology platforms (i.e. WordPress), and photography.

Salary:  $22.12 per hour

Fringe Benefits: Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.

Application Process:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

         Employment Application form

         Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)

         A letter addressing your qualifications for the position

         A resume

         A copy of transcripts

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin March 3, 2025. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Trudy Ahrens, Equity & Title IX Coordinator, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334, 712-362-0433, tahrens@iowalakes.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

A formal discrimination complaint process is published in the Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and the Affirmative Action Plan of the College.