Marketing & Communications Student Assistant (15 hrs/wk)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a Marketing and Communications Student Assistant for the Kogod School of Business. This part-time role focuses on content creation, social media management, and event support, offering hands-on experience in marketing within an academic setting.

The position requires current enrollment and an interest in digital marketing; proficiency with design tools (Canva, Adobe) and MS Office is expected. 15 hours weekly at $18.40/hour, on-site in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at American University.
• Prefer marketing, communications, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit content for multiple channels (social, newsletters, Kogod site).
• Manage Kogod's social media accounts: schedule posts, engage followers, analyze data.
• Assist with events: organize, promote, and set up webinars/workshops.
• Research marketing trends, competitors, and campaign performance.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media

Graphic design basics

MS Office

Content creation

Education

Current student (enrolled)

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

American University is seeking a Marketing and Communications Student Assistant for the Kogod School of Business. This part-time role focuses on content creation, social media management, and event support, offering hands-on experience in marketing within an academic setting.

The position requires current enrollment and an interest in digital marketing; proficiency with design tools (Canva, Adobe) and MS Office is expected. 15 hours weekly at $18.40/hour, on-site in Washington, DC.