Communications and Events Student Assistant

Case; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a motivated student assistant to support the Mary Ann Swetland Center's communications, events, and digital engagement. The role involves creating content, supporting events, and using data-driven outreach strategies.

Hours: 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling; up to 10 hours remotely. Pay rate: $15.00-$22.14 per hour. Location: Cleveland, OH, at the Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience with digital communication tools (Constant Contact, Canva) and social media management.
• Graphic design basics using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail and proofreading/editing content.
• Analytical skills to interpret website and newsletter analytics.
• Event planning or coordination experience preferred.
• Familiarity with website structure; WordPress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support center-wide communications, event planning, and digital engagement.
• Assist with content development and outreach strategies.
• Provide event support and coordinate logistics as needed.
• Contribute to analytics-driven improvements in outreach.

Skills

Communication

Social media

Organization

Detail-oriented

Analytics

Event planning

Professionalism

Clear writing

Tools

Constant Contact

Canva

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Case Western Reserve University: STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: School of Medicine (STUDENT)

Location

Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health

Open Date

Aug 05, 2026

Description

The Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health in the School of Medicine seeks a motivated and detail-oriented student assistant to support center-wide communications, event planning, and digital engagement. The ideal candidate will help amplify the Center’s impact through creative content development, event support, and data-driven outreach strategies. The candidate must be currently enrolled as a student at Case Western Reserve University to be eligible for the position.

Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. Students may work virtually for up to 10 hours per week.

Pay Rate: $15.00-$22.14 per hour depending on experience and training.

Location: CWRU Institute for Population and Community Health, Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio 44103

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills: Ability to write clearly and concisely for diverse audiences.
• Experience with digital communication tools (e.g., Constant Contact, Canva, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with social media management and content creation.
• Basic graphic design skills (using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
• Strong organizational and project management abilities: Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to proofread and edit content.
• Analytical skills: Comfortable interpreting website and newsletter analytics.
• Experience with event planning or coordination (preferred but not required).
• Basic understanding of website structure and usability; experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) is a plus.
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email [e-mail] . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-time basis.