Marketing and Graphic Design Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico offers a Marketing and Graphic Design Assistant position at the UNM Foundation, Inc. This student role supports design/layout, writing/editing, and broadcast email coordination for multiple departments on campus in Albuquerque, NM.

You will update the website, audit content, and craft graphics for ads and social media while collaborating with the Marketing and Communications team. This is a hands-on opportunity for a motivated student with strong Adobe skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional working environment.
• Samples of original design, writing/editing examples, and, if available, photo, web and video examples.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design/layout, writing/editing documents and marketing materials.
• Uses online programs to lay out, schedule and monitor broadcast emails.
• Makes website updates, including changing, editing/proofing, and auditing web content.
• Regularly audits website for edits, current content, broken links, etc.
• Designs graphic elements, including advertisements, documents, website images, social media images and other elements as needed.
• Under supervision participates in social media communications to promote the Foundation's mission and vision.
• Communications by telephone, email and in person with internal and external customers to clarify and make decisions regarding broadcast email requests.
• Participates in photography and videography efforts for website, social media and other uses as identified by the Managing Director and/or Associate Managing Director.
• Basic office support work (forms preparation, research, creating lists, creating spreadsheets, maintaining lists).
• May provide support for promotional special events.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Editorial/written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat Pro

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

WordPress

HTML

Job description

Marketing and Graphic Design Assistant

• Pay: 11.00-14.00 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• For Best Consideration Date: 9/9/2026

Position Summary

This position will work directly with the Marketing and Communications Department at the UNM Foundation, Inc. Primary tasks include:

• Assisting with design/layout, writing and editing of documents and marketing materials.
• Uses online programs to lay out, schedule and monitor broadcast emails on behalf of the Foundation and other departments.
• Makes website updates, including changing, editing/proofing, and auditing web content.
• Regularly audits website for edits, current content, broken links, etc.
• Designs graphic elements, including, but not limited to, advertisements, documents, website images, social media images and other elements as needed.
• Under supervision/direction of Content Development and Digital Marketing Project Officer and/or Associate Managing Director, participates in social media communications to promote the Foundation's mission and vision.
• Communications by telephone, email and in person with internal and external customers to clarify and make decisions regarding broadcast email requests.
• Participates in photography and videography efforts for website, social media and other uses as identified by the Managing Director and/or Associate Managing Director.
• Basic office support work as assigned (forms preparation, research for purchasing projects, creating lists, creating spreadsheets, maintaining lists, etc.).
• May provide support for promotional special events.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to create graphic design from completion
• Knowledge of various graphic file formats
• Ability to work in job tracking software
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage time and establishing priorities
• Strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Strong written composition and editorial skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Professional, MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with WordPress, and/or HTML (preferred).
• Must respect and adhere to UNMF policies regarding the need for confidentiality of UNMF donors and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience

• Experience in professional working environment;
• Samples of original design, writing/editing examples, and, if available, photo, web and video examples.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.