Strategic Communications Assistant

Position Information

General Information

Position Number STMP15 Working Title Strategic Communications Assistant Division Athletics Department Athletics (Adm) Work Unit Athletics Admin/Support Work Location Student Activity Center Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 37.5 Work Schedule

Varies depending on athletic events, included nights, weekends and some travel

Pay Rate $10.00 Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor's Degree

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Duties and Responsibilities

The Charlotte 49ers are seeking a highly-motivated, organized individual to serve an internship in the area of Strategic Communications for the 2026-27 academic year. The individual chosen will serve as the communications contact for select sports programs as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director - Strategic Communications and be responsible for all that entails, including publications, press releases, statistical updates, game coverage and maintenance of the athletic department website. The selected individual should possess strong writing and interpersonal skills, working knowledge of college athletic departments or professional sports franchises, an advanced understanding of and and an aptitude in the social media space, and willingness to learn desktop publishing and live stats software. Additional experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, videography, and graphic design are a plus

Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 08/01/2026 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment 10 months Posting Open Date 05/27/2026 Posting Close Date 07/18/2026 Special Notes to Applicants

This position does require weekend and evening hours.

Please attach 3-5 writing samples or work samples (such as pdfs of games notes or media guides, web links to game recaps).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education and professional experience.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application.

• Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

• Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
• Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
• Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance

https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Contact Information for References
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Writing Sample

Optional Documents

• Other Document