General Assistant - Public Address (PA) Announcer

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Position Information

Position Title

General Assistant - Public Address (PA) Announcer

Job Type

Temporary/Contractual

Position Information

The Department of athletics is looking for a public address (PA) announcer for the Hawks’ NCAA Division I teams. The position requires a commitment to the majority of home games for the season schedule — including MEAC conference doubleheaders — in order to provide a consistent product to fans. The position may be asked to provide announcing for volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball and/or other sports. Resumes will be reviewed as needed for each season on a continual basis. 

Responsibilities

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

General Assistant - Public Address (PA) Announcer

Job Type

Temporary/Contractual

Position Information

The Department of athletics is looking for a public address (PA) announcer for the Hawks’ NCAA Division I teams. The position requires a commitment to the majority of home games for the season schedule — including MEAC conference doubleheaders — in order to provide a consistent product to fans. The position may be asked to provide announcing for volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball and/or other sports. Resumes will be reviewed as needed for each season on a continual basis. 

Responsibilities

Announcing starting lineups. Acknowledging big plays made by student athletes.  Reading prepared marketing and advertising statements throughout the games/matches during stoppage opportunities and breaks.

Classification

27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Required Qualifications

Some public speaking, public address or broadcasting experience. Nights and weekends.  Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience as a public-address announcer for collegiate or professional athletic teams Understanding of the rules and terminology of sports. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to speak to large groups of people in public. Strong communication skills.

Certifications/Registrations

N/A

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S00426P

Application/Resume deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Resume/Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the name of one current professional reference (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit http://umes.peopleadmin.com to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship. 

Job Posting Link

https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings...

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have public speaking, public address or broadcasting experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References Optional Documents

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