Marketing & Communications Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grief Center is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant (Off Campus Work Study) to support program promotion, events, and community outreach in Albuquerque. This 20-hour-per-week student role offers hands-on nonprofit marketing experience, working on social media, graphic design, and print materials.

You will create content, assist with newsletters and calendars, and help promote support groups and fundraising activities while gaining exposure to nonprofit communications in a

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in UNM Work Study; 6 credits fall and 6 credits spring.
• Ability to manage social media content across platforms.
• Proficiency with Canva or similar design tools for flyers and graphics.
• Experience with newsletters, emails, website updates, and calendars.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and communications plans.
• Create, schedule, and monitor social media content.
• Design promotional flyers, brochures, and event materials.
• Update marketing collateral to keep information current.
• Promote programs, events, and community initiatives; assist with campaigns.
• Capture photos and stories from events for marketing use; track metrics.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Graphic design tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Independent work

Team collaboration

Photography/Video editing

Nonprofit marketing

Education

UNM Work Study enrollment (6+ credits)

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Requisition ID: req37362

Working Title: Marketing & Communications Assistant

Pay: $13.50 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: Yes

Organization: The Grief Center

Location: 4125 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Purpose

Provide marketing and communications support to The Grief Center by promoting programs, events, fundraising activities, volunteer opportunities, and community awareness initiatives through social media, digital communications, and print materials.
This position assists with promoting programs, events, fundraising activities, and community awareness initiatives through social media, digital communications, and print materials.
The ideal candidate is creative, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with social media platforms, graphic design tools, and marketing projects. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications while supporting an organization that serves grieving children, teens, adults, and families.

EssentialDuties

Assist in developing and implementing marketing and communications plans.
Create, schedule, and monitor social media content across organizational platforms.
Design flyers, brochures, event materials, and other promotional pieces.
Update and maintain marketing collateral to ensure information is current and accurate.
Assist with promoting support groups, workshops, fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and community programs.
Create content for newsletters, email campaigns, website updates, and community calendars.
Capture and organize photos and stories from events for marketing purposes.
Track and report on key social media and marketing metrics to evaluate audience engagement and campaign effectiveness
Assist the Director of Development with communications and special projects assigned.
Provide occasional event support, including registration, setup, and cleanup.
Other duties as assigned.

20 hours per week

Equal Employment Opportunity

TGC provides equal employmentopportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed,color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation,or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with DisabilitiesAct

Applicants as well as employeeswho are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties &responsibilities either unaided (or wherever possible with reasonableaccommodation). The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on acase-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

The previous statements reflect the general duties,responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to performtheessential duties & responsibilities either unaided (or wherever possible with reasonableaccommodation). The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on acase-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Strong written communication skills.

Experience creating content for and managing social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, to support organizational communications, audience engagement, andpromotional initiatives.

Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience creating flyers, social media graphics, presentations, or marketing materials using Canva or similar design software.

Photography or basic video editing skills.

Interest in nonprofit work, communications, public relations, marketing, or graphic design.

Education Level:

Work Study position through the University of New Mexico. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in the fall and 6 credit hours in the spring at the University of New Mexico. Preferred fields of study include Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, Advertising, or related disciplines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements include walking, standing,sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching. The workplace requires use of a computerand standard office equipment. Required to lift or move up to 25 poundsunassisted and 26+ assisted.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.