Department Summary At the Division of Athletics, we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad and diverse community. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship or what's next in sports and wellness. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school's academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 35 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities. Position Summary The public address announcer position is non-benefited and is responsible for announcing athletic events and contracted sponsorship obligations. These are non-benefited positions not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. Essential Functions * Announce in-contest occurrences (i.e. substitutions, goals, penalties) * Announce sponsored elements in accordance with contractual obligations * Serve as a master of ceremonies for assigned events Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong communication skills * Attention to detail * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Ability to speak loudly, clearly, and fluently Required Qualifications * Must be 21 years of age Working Environment * Possibility of working both indoors and outdoors depending on the event * Noise level can be high at times Physical Activities * Little to none Work Schedule Part-time, hours will vary. Evenings and weekends during Varsity sports seasons are needed. Application Deadline This position will remain open until filled. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Hourly Range The hourly range for this position is $19.00- $25.00. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The compensation offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status. Benefits The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver. Please include the following documents with your application: * Resume The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Advertised: October 24, 2024 Applications close: