Job Description
The Athletics committee supports the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) mission by building an inclusive local community of UW alumni and supporters united by Badger pride, spirit, and the desire to advance UW-Madison's positive impact on the world. The Athletics committee is responsible for planning and executing game watch parties, athletic social programs, chapter sports teams or other athletic events based on the interest of the local chapter and ensures alignment with WAA.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate fun events to connect alumni and ignite the Badger spirit in support of UW Badger athletic events (i.e. football games, basketball games, volleyball, etc.)
- Plan and coordinate game watch or tailgate events for bowl games, B1G Ten tournaments, and NCAA tournaments as necessary.
- Brainstorm athletic event ideas with chapter members to incorporate alumni interest and participation.
- Work with the chapter leadership and WAA communication and marketing staff to reach out to alumni via website, e-mail, and social media, to promote events and encourage participation.
- Request event supplies from WAA as needed
Qualifications
- Plan and coordinate fun events to connect alumni and ignite the Badger spirit in support of UW Badger athletic events, including B1G tournaments, bowl games, NCAA tournaments.
- Brainstorm athletic event ideas with chapter members to incorporate alumni interest and participation.
- Ensure all practices are aligned with NCAA rules and regulations.
- Utilize WAA marketing and communication support to promote events and encourage participation.
- Work with chapter communications committee to promote events on chapter social media accounts.
- Request event supplies from WAA as needed
Qualifications
- Understand the WAA mission and purpose of alumni communities.
- Strong affinity to UW-Madison
- Commitment to create an inclusive Badger community
- Ability to maintain communications with WAA
- Ability to stay informed on WAA news, updates, and information through Badger Leaders
- Enthusiasm for organizing and hosting Badger-related events
- Knowledge of Badger game time traditions and lyrics to Varsity, a plus
- Previous event planning experience, a plus
- Organizational skills a plus
- Ability to speak in front of large crowds, a plus
- Negotiation skills, a plus
Event Suggestions
- Wisconsin sporting events game watch parties or tickets to games when teams are in town – i.e. Badgers, Packers, Brewers, Bucks games
- Partner with B1G Ten alumni chapters to host joint athletic social events – i.e. golf tournament, softball games, kickball, bocce ball, etc.
- Organize a chapter sports team and participate in a community league
- Plan and coordinate a local Crazy Legs run in conjunction with the Madison Crazy Legs event