JOB POSTINGSALES & SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANT

Part-time Trent Work Study Student PositionTrent Athletics & Recreation Department

Supervisor: Manager, Sales & SponsorshipHours of Work: 5-10 hours per week (flexible, depending upon special events schedule)Start Date: as soon as possibleRate of Pay: $14.00/hour

Trent Work Study Eligibility: Students receiving OSAP and who meet eligibility under the Trent Work Study Program (TWSP) will be given priority consideration for this position, however all students are encouraged to apply. For TWSP eligibility requirements, please visit the Financial Aid website at http://trentu.ca/financialaid/work.php. Please indicate on your Cover Letter whether you are TWSP approved.

ABOUT TRENT ATHLETICS & RECREATION:Dedicated to excellence, Trent Athletics & Recreation is committed to providing opportunities for Trent students and the community at large to become involved in a wide range of recreational, sport and leadership activities, at all levels, with the objective of encouraging and developing a healthy lifestyle.

When it comes to fitness and recreation the Athletics Centre, Home of the Excalibur, offers something no other community or university centre can – state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities combined with access to the Otonabee River, diverse nature areas and kilometres of winding trails right at our doorstep. In partnership with the City of Peterborough a new baseball diamond and rectangular sports field are being built on the East Bank of Trent’s campus and Trent University has recently been selected as the site of the new twin park arena.

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Trent Athletic Center is a vibrant and energetic place. We are looking for individuals who are excited by and show initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Job ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Manager of Sales & Sponsorship, this individual will have an opportunity to provide support for the development and implementation of marketing strategies, internal/external

communication, public relations and special event planning to increase brand awareness and support revenue generation. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Works with Manager Sales & Sponsorship as well as program coordinators in Member Services, Fitness, Campus Rec., Trent Summer Sports Camp and varsity to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies to support revenue generation for the departmental areas.

Liaises with companies and community groups to develop promotional opportunities at events and raise the profile of the Athletics Centre, Trent Athletic programs and varsity sport.

Additional sales responsibilities and events as required.

Requirements/Qualifications1. Experience in sales and customer service 2. Excellent communication skills required3. Some experience with fitness & wellness programming preferred4. Excellent organizational and planning skills5. Experience working with MS Office programs6. Ability to work effectively as part of a team7. Initiative and creativity

Training Required – All training must be complete prior to starting first shift and the cost of training is the responsibility of employee.

First Aid/CPR and AED Police Records Check Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Ministry of Labour Health & Safety Training

To Apply: All applications must include a cover letter and resume and can be submitted to andrewleach@trentu.ca (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF). Please note your full name and the position title in the subject line of your e-mail (i.e. First and Last Name – Position Title).

Applicants must be approved for funding under the Trent University Work Study Program

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities

in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact andrewleach@trentu.ca

While Trent Athletics & Recreation Department appreciates all applications, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.