Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience Graduate Assistant

Northwestern College is seeking applicants for the graduate assistant position of athletics marketing and fan experience beginning August 1, 2026. The graduate assistant will foster innovative and collaborative programming that engages students, staff, alumni and all supporters of Red Raider Athletics. Qualified applicants will help design and implement a comprehensive strategic athletic marketing plan that enhances student section engagement, ticket sales, local community involvement, and digital and graphic media content for the department. This position will report to the director of athletic communications and work collaboratively with the director of athletic creative content and assistant athletic director for facilities.

General Responsibilities:

• Implement successful strategies driven by a strategic marketing plan to increase fan attendance, fan engagement and student section involvement at Red Raider home athletic events
• Manage and implement a comprehensive game day plan that includes, but is not limited to halftime activities, community promotion partners, alumni honorees, fan of the game recognition, cheer and dance coordination, pep band coordination, light show effects coordination and student section themes
• Work collaboratively with SALT (Student-Athlete Leadership Team) to develop and promote a supportive culture of Red Raider athletics
• Develop digital media content and graphics to enhance the brand of Red Raider Athletics
• Serve on the end-of-year awards show committee assisting in creation of video and graphic content for the show
• Coordinate music that creates elite game day atmospheres and represents the mission of Northwestern College
• Work collaboratively with the VP for athletics on special events (Homecoming, N-Dubs award show, NAIA championship events, Hall of Fame ceremony, etc.)
• Understand and agree to abide by the mission of NWC and Red Raider athletics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sport management or other sport related field
• Experience with coordinating and implementing athletic programming events
• Must be enrolled and on track to successfully complete a master’s degree in an accredited program

This is a 2- to 3- year position determined by the program of study, with a 10-month (August-May) commitment. Compensation includes a 10-month stipend and housing with an on-campus meal plan.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission. 

Apply online below and send letter of application and resume to [email protected].