Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Athletic Department is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time position as Sports Information Assistant. ACPHS is an independent institution that competes against community colleges, NCAA, NAIA and other collegiate institutions.
The College is also a member and competitor in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
If you know of anyone students in the Albany area who may be interested, please forward this email.
Sports Information Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: This position will help publicize the college’s eight varsity sports through websites management, media relations and record keeping. This position will provide practical experience in the sports information field. Duties include generating and overseeing the distribution of press releases, writing game and event recaps, produce athletics publications such as game programs, assist with updating of the athletic website, and compile in-game statistics.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in a college sports information office and/or newspaper writing experience. A working knowledge of public relations and college sports is also expected.
Previous experience with StatCrew software and PhotoShop is preferred as well as website management with Sidearm. Familiarity with digital photography, video editing software, HTML, Adobe InDesgin and Adobe Pagemaker is also desired.
Candidates must be willing to work nights and weekends. Attendance at all home athletic events (soccer and basketball) is required.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position begins in September 2014 and continues through February 2015. Evening and weekend hours are required. Interested applicants may forward a cover letter, resume and references and to:
Katie Bishop
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
106 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208
(fax) 518-694-7202