Marketing Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

American University is seeking a part-time Social Media Marketing Assistant within the Kogod Career Development Office to support outreach for events, workshops, and internships.

The role centers on crafting Instagram and LinkedIn posts, developing promotional flyers, and tracking engagement to enhance visibility across channels for student audiences.

Formación

• Proficiency with social media platforms and tools (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc.).
• Proven graphic creation/design skills using Canva, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and InDesign.
• Experience in photography to capture events using a DSLR camera.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the creation of promotional collateral for career fairs, panels, and events.
• Create posts on social media sites (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn).
• Attend events and post live updates across social channels.

Conocimientos

Social media management

Content creation

Photography

Herramientas

HootSuite

TweetDeck

Canva

Photoshop

InDesign

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Department

Kogod School of Business

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Kogod Career Development in the Kogod School of Business at American University, provides career development support to both undergraduate and graduate business students. The office is seeking a Social Media Marketing Assistant to support the implementation of strategic marketing plans. The primary responsibilities will involve creating and implementing outreach through various promotional outlets including social media, LinkedIn, and flyer development for all events, workshops, targeted jobs/internships and programmatic messaging sponsored by the Office of Career Engagement.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the creation of collateral including promotional brochures, fliers, and other communication vehicles for career fairs, employer and alumni panels, coaching workshops, networking events, treks, and other CD-sponsored events.
• Create posts on social media sites (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn).
• Attend CD events and post live event updates across social media channels.
• Take pictures and videos to be used for promotional material about the event.
• Add job, internship, and event information to the Kogod Bi-Weekly Career Digest newsletter.
• Update and maintain the CD website.
• Create slides for faculty to display during classes to advertise upcoming events.
• Track and monitor social media presence and provide a social media report monthly and at the end of each semester.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Part-time.

5 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Proficiency with social media platforms and tools (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc.).
• Proven graphic creation/design skills using Canva, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and InDesign.
• Experience in photography to capture events using a DSLR camera.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Creative multi-tasker who is capable of initiating ideas/approaches with strong writing and communication skills.
• Proven experience with marketing strategy development and execution.
• Maturity and high level of professionalism.
• Ability to think outside the box and offer creative ideas to improve the Career Development's overall marketing strategy.

Benefits of Working for the Office of Career Engagement

• Deepen marketing strategy skills
• support the visibility of the Office of Career Engagement
• build your professional network
• contribute to the promotion of all the events the Office of Career Engagement
• develop valuable skills in time management, teamwork, and customer service

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American University is an E-Verify employer.

Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

This position will report to the Analyst, Marketing & Technology in Kogod Career Development.

Attendance at the majority of in-person and virtual events hosted by Career Development is expected.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.