Creative Design & Social Media Assistant (Student)

American University; United States; Hybrid; USD 2,534,784 - 3,168,480; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a student for a part‑time role to support graphic design, photography, and social media efforts for RecFit. The position requires a portfolio and willingness to work evenings and weekends, with campus office presence once per week.

The role emphasizes high‑quality graphics, event photography, and real‑time social media updates to promote RecFit programs and events. Candidates should be organized and capable of meeting deadlines while following brand standards.

Qualifications

• Creative thinking to develop new ideas and concepts for projects.
• Demonstrated experience through an online portfolio.
• Team collaboration and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design Team: Produce high-quality graphics for print, online, and digital displays that meet brand standards; provide creative direction, establish timelines, and communicate progress.
• Photography & Videography Team: Photograph RecFit programs and events, review and organize photographs for social media and graphic use, and shoot video content for promotional purposes.
• Social Media Team: Manage RecFit’s Instagram account, post daily updates, and provide real-time coverage during events; assist ambassadors with content creation, editing, and formatting.

Skills

Creative thinking

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Evenings and weekends

Education

Current pursuit of Graphic Design degree or related field

Tools

Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Job description

American University is seeking a student for a part‑time role to support graphic design, photography, and social media efforts for RecFit. The position requires a portfolio and willingness to work evenings and weekends, with campus office presence once per week.

The role emphasizes high‑quality graphics, event photography, and real‑time social media updates to promote RecFit programs and events. Candidates should be organized and capable of meeting deadlines while following brand standards.