April 5, 2011

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE: Graduate Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Terrapin Sports Marketing, the exclusive marketing and multi-media rights partner of University of Maryland Athletics and a division of CBS Collegiate Sports Properties.

Job Summary: Primary responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with day to day tasks necessary to insure the overall success of Terrapin Sports Marketing.
• Assist in fulfilling benefits per corporate partner agreements.
• Assist in preparing sales packages/presentation materials for all Terrapin Sports Marketing sales staff.
• Assist in creating, planning and implementing Terrapin Sports Marketing special events.
• Assist in implementing sponsor promotions, including coordination of in-game promotions with Maryland Athletics.
• Create, manage and update radio logs and traffic instructions and deliver to flagship station.
• Be available on Game day Saturdays, evening athletic events and coaches' radio shows.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and reports in allotted time frame.
• Represent CBS Collegiate Sports Properties, Terrapin Sports Marketing and the University of Maryland in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS degree required
• Sales/Marketing support experience in sport sponsorship or entertainment fields preferred.
• Knowledge of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. marketplace a plus
• Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with Terrapin Sports Marketing staff, clients and the University.
• Must show proof of automobile insurance with $100,000/$300,000 policy limits.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

APPLICATION: Interested candidates should submit cover letters and resumes to Kevin May at may@umd.edu