Marketing and Communications Work Study (FWS)

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus seeks a Marketing and Communications Work Study student assistant in the Strategic Communications and Marketing department. The role supports internal communications, newsletters, and content creation for various campaigns.

Responsibilities include writing, editing, photography/videography support, social media, event coverage, and coordination with staff on marketing initiatives. The position runs fall 2026 through spring 2027 with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a related degree.
• Strong writing and editing skills are expected.
• Desire to learn photography and videography.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and publishing internal communications and newsletters.
• Draft content to support communications and marketing plans.
• Collaborate on video marketing projects.
• Assist with photo sessions and event photography.
• Create and manage content for scripts, social media, blogs, and promotions.
• Draft and distribute news releases and media alerts.
• Design marketing flyers, graphics, and evites.
• Support Stanislaus State’s social media presence across platforms.
• Attend monthly marketing meetings and collaborate on new ideas.
• Assist with marketing at university events.

Education

Related field degree or pursuing

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

HTML

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketing and Communications Work Study (FWS)

Apply now Job no: 560936
Department: Strategic Comms & Marketing
Work type: Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Temporary, Time Varies, Marketing/Communications, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

• Position Summary
• Temporary hourly-intermittent Work Study student assistant position available in Strategic Communications and Marketing.
• Start Date
• Position available on or after August 24, 2026 and ending on or before May 31, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
• Job Description/Duties
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Assist with planning and publishing internal communications, including student and employee newsletters
  • Draft content to support communications and marketing plans for internal communications and marketing projects
  • Collaborate on video marketing projects
  • Assist with photo sessions and special event photography
  • Assist in planning, writing and managing written content for video scripts, social media, marketing, blog posts, etc.
  • Draft, and learn how to distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
  • Design flyers, graphics, evites and other marketing material for programs and events
  • Contribute to Stanislaus State’s social media presence, including scheduling updates for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
  • Attend monthly marketing and communications committee meetings
  • Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions and channels for marketing and communications
  • Support tabling events to engage students, faculty, staff and alumni in marketing and communications initiatives
  • Assist with setup and production of marketing and communications functions at University special events both on campus and in the community
• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Completed or working toward a college degree in a related field (e.g., creative media, English, art, marketing, communication studies, public relations or leadership, etc.)
  • Previous experience or desire to learn photography and/or videography
  • Previous experience or desire to learn about marketing, event promotion and/or content creation
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is preferred
  • Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired
  • Knowledge of HTML and graphic design highly desired
  • An effective communicator, both written and oral
  • Ability to communicate in a professional manner with media and community contacts, including current and potential donors
  • Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Required Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
  • Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
  • Must have received and accepted a Work Study Financial Aid award for the current semester/year in which you are applying.
  • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.

• Salary Range
• $17.00 per hour.

• Application Deadline
• IOPEN UNTIL FILLED

• Additional Information
• Clery Act Disclosure

  Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

• Equal Employment Opportunity

  The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

• Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. California Relay Service is available at [phone] voice and [phone] TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

• CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

  Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University

  INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Advertised: August 19, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

• Student Assistant - Federal Work Study 1

Locations

Central California

Job Filters

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

• Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Marketing/Communications 1

Time Basis

• Time Varies 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1