We are the in-house marketing & communications unit for the Department of Recreational Sports that specializes in helping brands connect with Cal students at UC Berkeley, the #1 ranked public University in the world. Our sponsorship program has produced a winning formula for both local and Fortune 500 companies to directly market their goods and services responsibly while meeting specific business objectives.

As a department, we are tasked with telling the story of Recreational Sports to students, community members, and faculty/staff members alike via several channels: websites, email, social media, video, photos, events, and more.

Communications Associate – Now Hiring!

The Rec Sports Communications unit is tasked with promoting Rec Sports programs and services to students and the campus community.  We do this via several channels: websites, email, social media, video, photos, events, and more.

Job Duties

1. Coordinate Rec Sports social media (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram) via the creation and execution of creative posts and campaigns
2. Coordinate, synthesize and analyze information to develop comprehensive, effective written content for a variety of marketing materials, including press releases, profiles, advertisements, web pages, newsletters, and social media posts.
3. Analyze the programs’ and facilities’ goals and objectives, assess marketing needs, develop marketing campaigns and materials to solve those needs, and communicate plans to Communications Manager
4. Draft and develop content for targeted email marketing campaigns

Pay rate: $15 per hour

Applications are due by Monday, April 30.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and two (2) non-academic writing samples to recsports@berkeley.edu.

Photographer – Now Hiring!

The Rec Sports Communications unit is tasked with promoting Rec Sports programs and services to students and the campus community.  We do this via several channels: websites, email, social media, video, photos, events, and more.

Job Duties

1. Under the direction from Communications Manager and consistent with Department guidelines photograph special events, classes, games, team pictures, and profile pictures.
2. Post processing/photo editing and conduct photo shoots for marketing purposes.
3. Assist the marketing and communications team in occasional distribution of publications and other marketing and graphics duties as assigned.
4. Programs include but not limited to Aquatics, Cal Adventures, Fitness & Wellness, Gymnastics, Intramural Sports, Inclusive Recreation, Martial Arts, Sport Clubs, and Youth Programs.

Pay rate: $15 per hour

Applications are due by Monday, April 30.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and portfolio to recsports@berkeley.edu. Your portfolio can be a PDF, link to an online portfolio, or a collection of images (jpgs).

Graphic Designer

The purpose of the Graphic Design Intern is to assist the Marketing & Communications team in promoting the Department of Recreational Sports and its unit areas through the design and production of related marketing materials.

Job Duties

1. Design and produce various print and publication media, including flyers, posters, brochures, signage, under the direction of the Communications Manager & Coordinator and consistent with department style guidelines
2. Design graphics for digital media (website, emails, etc.) using various programs within the Adobe Suite
3. Develop and design creative solutions
4. Perform various administrative functions including copying, printing, laminating, etc.
5. Become adept at the breadth and diversity of the Dept. of Recreational Sports’ programs and offerings.

Contact

Please contact recsports@berkeley.edu for all Marketing & Communications employment questions.