Marketing Associate

Role overview

This is a seasonal, part-time opportunity for people interested in supporting marketing events, game-day activations, and related presentation work. The position offers exposure to the sports industry, including event planning, game presentation, and live execution.

Core duties

• Work across departments to help deliver pre-game, in-game, and post-game fan experiences and promotional activities.
• Support interactive fan areas such as Sky Court and concourse activations.
• Help set up and tear down game-day spaces and equipment.
• Deliver friendly customer service to fans and step in to help as needed.
• Assist the Community team with fundraising-related activities.

Event support

• Help execute Community, Ticket Sales, Corporate, Marketing, and Brand Experience events.
• Support off-site appearances and activations at outreach events, city festivals, trade shows, and other public functions.
• Occasionally assist the Brand Experience team with office-based tasks.
• Carry out additional assignments from the supervisor when needed.

What you need

• A high school diploma or an equivalent credential is required.
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• You should have a flexible schedule and be able to work days, nights, weekends, and all major holidays.
• Availability for all Rockets home games during the 2026-2027 season is mandatory.
• You must be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week.
• You need the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
• You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are important.
• Excellent customer service skills are expected.
• A solid work ethic and a willingness to learn are essential.
• You must be able to lift 25+ pounds.

Physical and work expectations

The role regularly requires standing, sitting, walking, reaching, handling objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and communicating with others. Team members are expected to work with urgency, stay proactive, and look for additional tasks that help support the department. The role also requires the ability to read written and digital materials in both physical and electronic formats, move items for departmental needs, and adapt to changing work hours and locations as needed.

Additional information

Candidates should be highly motivated, dependable, and aligned with the organization’s One Team philosophy: Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer provides equal employment opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Application note

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