Trinity College in Hartford CT, an NCAA Division III, liberal arts and science college in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), is seeking to fill a full-time assistant director of sports communications position within the department of athletics.

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Sports Communications in all aspects of communication and media coverage for the college’s 30 varsity sports and other areas within the athletic department.  The assistant director will be committed to the development and implementation of strategies to increase awareness of the department’s achievements and be primarily responsible for the department’s design and video content.  Other responsibilities include serving as the official statistician and press box/table manager for applicable home athletic events, overseeing student staff, producing content for the athletic department’s social media channels, and other duties as assigned.  The assistant director will be expected to help promote and facilitate the College and Athletic Department’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. This position also requires both early morning and weekend availability throughout the academic year.