Communications & Content: Resource Worker

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern California seeks a part-time resource to support the Roski School's Communications Department. The ideal candidate will assist with content development, scheduling, and organizational efforts, showcasing strong writing skills and experience in managing digital content on platforms like Instagram.

Responsibilities include creating documents, drafting social media copy, scheduling email campaigns, and maintaining content calendars. Compensation ranges from $25 to $28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Google Workspace is essential.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools like Mailchimp is required.
• Strong writing skills for concise messages are necessary.
• Experience managing social media, particularly Instagram, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage documents and spreadsheets using Google Workspace.
• Draft and curate copy for social media and newsletters.
• Schedule email campaigns using platforms like Mailchimp.
• Organize and maintain content calendars.
• Collaborate with team members on communication strategies.

Skills

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)

Writing and editing skills

Social media management (especially Instagram)

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Tools

Slack

WordPress or similar CMS

Content planning tools

Project management software (Monday, Click Up, Basecamp)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail oriented and creative person to support the Roski School's Communications Department with content development, scheduling, and organizational efforts. This part‑time resource role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working within Google Workspace, and experienced in managing digital content across email and social platforms. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, an eye for concise messaging, and an interest in the arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and shared assets using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Draft and curate short‑form copy for social media, newsletters, and press‑related communications
• Collaboratively curate and schedule email campaigns using platforms such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp
• Plan, curate, schedule, and publish content on Instagram, ensuring alignment with brand voice and goals
• Curate and publish event listings across various online platforms and calendars
• Research, compile, and present information, data, and resources to support organizational initiatives and storytelling
• Organize and maintain content calendars and communication timelines
• Collaborate with team members or Communications Manager to ensure consistency across communication channels
• Assist in gathering and synthesizing data for reports, outreach, and storytelling purposes

Qualifications

• Experience working with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact
• Strong writing and editing skills, particularly for short‑form content
• Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts (especially Instagram)
• Ability to organize, compile, and present information clearly
• Strong attention to detail and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a part‑time capacity

Preferred Experience

• Experience or familiarity with the arts, creative industries, or cultural organizations
• Experience with Slack
• Experience managing website content, particularly with WordPress or similar CMS platforms
• Experience with content planning tools or social media scheduling platforms
• Basic understanding of branding, tone, and audience engagement
• Experience with project management software such as Monday, Click Up, Basecamp, etc.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment toUSC's Unifying Values.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $25-$28.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.