NSIC Employment

Posted: 9/15/26

Conference Partnerships & Marketing Coordinator
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and relationship-driven professional to join the Conference Office as a Conference Partnerships & Marketing Coordinator.
This position will play an important role in advancing the NSIC’s external relations, corporate partnership development, conference marketing, championships and events, and fan engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with conference leadership, member institutions, corporate partners, marketing staff, and other key stakeholders to elevate the NSIC brand and enhance the experience of student-athletes, fans, and partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Corporate Partnerships & External Relations
    • Support the development, cultivation, and management of corporate and community partnerships.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with NSIC stakeholders, member institutions, sponsors, and external partners.
    • Assist with partnership activation, sponsorship opportunities, and strategies designed to increase the visibility and value of the NSIC brand.
  • Conference Marketing & Brand Development
    • Assist in developing and executing marketing strategies that promote the NSIC, its member institutions, championships, events, and student-athletes.
    • Collaborate with conference marketing staff and administrative teams to develop creative campaigns and promotional initiatives.
  • Championships & Events
    • Assist with the planning, promotion, and execution of NSIC championships and conference events.
    • Provide administrative and project support for membership sponsored sports, special events, and initiatives as assigned by the Commissioner.
  • Fan Engagement & Social Media
    • Assist with strategies designed to increase fan engagement and strengthen connections between the NSIC, its member institutions, and their audiences.
    • Incorporate social media and emerging digital platforms into conference marketing and engagement efforts.
  • Conference Office Support
    • Work collaboratively with conference staff, member institutions, and other NSIC stakeholders.
  • Location & Travel: This position is based in the NSIC Office in Burnsville, Minnesota. The position requires travel to select conference championships, events, and meetings, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
  • Other Duties: Provide administrative and project support for Conference Office initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Commissioner.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Travel within the conference footprint.
Preferred:
  • Degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree.
  • Professional experience within intercollegiate athletics, particularly NCAA Division II.
  • Experience with corporate partnerships, sports marketing, event management, fan engagement, or social media.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and project-management skills.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Attractive and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of intercollegiate athletics, sports marketing, corporate partnerships, events, and fan engagement.
Application Timeline
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026.
The position will remain open until filled.
The NSIC is committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports its member institutions, student-athletes, partners, and fans.
 
Application: Send cover letter, resume and names of three references to: Erin Lind, NSIC Commissioner at lind@northernsun.org

 
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