Outdoor Program-Marketing Specialist

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University’s Outdoor Program Marketing Specialist supports promotion of programs, services, and events. You will help manage social media, organize tabling events, distribute promotional materials, and assist with assessments under supervision of the Marketing Coordinator.

The role requires flexible hours, including mornings, days, nights, and weekends, and participation in required training. This is a 50/50 eligible hourly work-study position with 13.25 USD/hour.

Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal communication, teamwork and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Marketing Coordinator with promoting the Outdoor Program’s programs, services and events.
• Assist with department social media (Instagram) and event tabling; manage promotional materials.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Social media management

Flexibility

Education

Enrollment in full-time student status

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Rush

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Requisition Number

H00035P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hourly Pay Rate

$ 13.25

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Outdoor Program Marketing Specialist is responsible for assisting the Campus Recreation Marketing Coordinator with promoting the WSU Outdoor Program’s programs, services, and events. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with department social media venues (with authorization of supervisor), following best practices for social media/photography/videography, organizing and facilitating tabling events, distributing and maintaining inventory of promotional materials, conducting promotional presentations, assisting with assessment efforts including tracking/evaluating activities, participating in required training/meetings, and assisting with other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Marketing Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Attention to detail. Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience managing and creating content for social media (primarily Instagram)
• Must be flexible; mornings, days, nights, weekends, breaks.
• This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.
• Read, understand, and abide by all employee policies and procedures as stated in the Outdoor Program employee policy and procedures manual.
• Perform other duties as specified by the Outdoor Program Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and/or Rental Manager, and Marketing Coordinator.

Preferred Qualifications

Passion and enthusiasm for Outdoor Recreation, and a willingness to go on Outdoor Program trips. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Rush, Lightroom) and graphic design principles. Experience with photography and photo/video editing. Ability to work under pressure and produce work before deadlines. Experience with special events, tabling and public speaking. Basic understanding of WSU Campus Recreation. Demonstrated ability to work

in a positive, collaborative manner with Campus Rec participants, coworkers and professional staff. The applicant must be outgoing and willing to help plan activities and events. Prefer applicants with awarded work-study status (please be prepared to provide documentation of work-study status).

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months. Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment. **This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Physical Activity of this position

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency ReferralAdvertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• * How much experience do you have working with Adobe Creative Suite programs?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How much experience do you have creating and designing program handouts and visual signage?

  (Open Ended Question)

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