Part-Time Public Address Announcer for Volleyball and Basketball

The Athletics Department is accepting applications for a Part-Time Public Address Announcer for Volleyball and Basketball. The successful candidate will assist with creating a professional, energetic and engaging game-day atmosphere at Auburn University at Montgomery athletic events.

For full consideration upload a resume and a list of at least three professional references.

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications. Based on funding source, applicant cannot be or become an AUM student while working in this position.

• Serve as the public address announcer for assigned preseason, regular-season and postseason home contests for volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball.
• Accurately pronounce the names of players, coaches and other individuals from both teams.
• Maintain a positive, professional and respectful tone when announcing for all participating teams.
• Work collaboratively with the Athletics game management team to ensure a smooth and professional event experience.
• Review and rehearse player and coach pronunciations prior to each assigned contest.
• Arrive at the venue approximately 30 minutes to one hour prior to the scheduled contest to prepare for the event and confirm all necessary information.
• Remain on site until the conclusion of each assigned event.
• Maintain reliable attendance and availability for evening and weekend events.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Strong verbal communication and public speaking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year of experience serving as a public address announcer at an NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, AHSAA or AISA institution.

• Knowledge of applicable University, NCAA and Gulf South Conference rules, practices and procedures.
• Strong verbal communication and public speaking skills.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced, live-event environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to follow event scripts, instructions and established game management procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding names, pronunciations and game information.

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.