Part-Time Communications and Marketing Assistant, Parking Operations

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a part-time Parking Services communications assistant to support marketing and mobility initiatives on campus. You will develop content, manage social media, create stories, photos, and videos, and help update the university WCMS with timely information.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Parking Operations and Campus Auxiliaries, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, digital media, or related field preferred.
• Experience with graphic design, social media, and digital content development.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent organization; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to write for multiple audiences and platforms; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar software preferred.
• Experience updating websites or using a content management system; content for social media.
• Interest in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, digital media, or transportation and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications promoting transportation initiatives, parking updates, commuter programs, mobility services, and events across the Bloomington campus.
• Support communications and marketing to inform students, employees, and visitors about parking services and regulations.
• Attend Parking Operations and Campus Auxiliaries Communications meetings to understand operations and programs.
• Write and edit stories, announcements, website content, marketing materials, and social media posts highlighting parking services, transportation programs, commuter resources, sustainability initiatives, and campus mobility improvements.
• Capture and edit photography and video for websites, presentations, digital signage, social media, newsletters, and promotional campaigns.
• Update website content using Indiana University's WCMS, ensuring information is accurate and accessible.
• Assist in development and implementation of marketing campaigns promoting parking services, transportation programs, events, and commuter engagement.
• Conduct research on communication preferences and information needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate with staff across Parking Operations, Campus Auxiliaries, and campus transportation units to develop consistent messaging and materials.
• Support special projects and promotional events throughout the academic year.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Photography

Video content

Content creation

Project management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college in communications/related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Content Management System

Social media tools

Job description

PARKING SERVICES (BA-PARK-IUBLA)

The Indiana University (IU) Office of Parking Operations helps students, employees, and visitors navigate transportation and parking at Indiana University Bloomington. The department manages campus parking, parking permits, parking garages, visitor parking, parking enforcement and citations, commuter programs, and sustainable transportation initiatives.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Campus Auxiliaries Office of Communications and Marketing to develop and implement communications that promote transportation initiatives, parking updates, commuter programs, mobility services, and special events across the Bloomington campus.
• Supports communications and marketing efforts that help students, employees, and visitors understand parking services and regulations, stays informed about transportation updates, and discover commuting and sustainable transportation options.
• Attends Parking Operations meetings to develop an understanding of department operations, parking regulations, permit types, and transportation programs.
• Participates in Campus Auxiliaries Communications and Marketing meetings to share updates, coordinates projects, and collaborates on stories, website content, social media, and other marketing initiatives.
• Writes and edits stories, announcements, website content, marketing materials, and social media posts highlighting parking services, transportation programs, commuter resources, sustainability initiatives, and campus mobility improvements.
• Captures and edits photography and video for websites, presentations, digital signage, social media, newsletters, and promotional campaigns.
• Updates website content using Indiana University's Web Content Management System (WCMS), ensuring information is accurate, timely, accessible, and user-friendly.
• Assists in development and implementation of marketing campaigns promoting parking services, transportation programs, special events, construction updates, and commuter engagement.
• Conducts research to better understand communication preferences and information needs of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Monitors communications, social media, and higher education marketing trends and recommends creative approaches for engaging campus audiences.
• Collaborates with staff across Parking Operations, Campus Auxiliaries, and campus transportation units to develop consistent messaging and marketing materials.
• Supports special projects, brainstorm creative marketing ideas, and assists with promotional events throughout the academic year.

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Preferred

• Some college, coursework or degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, digital media, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Some experience with graphic design, social media, and digital content development.

Skills

Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience creating photography and/or video content.
• Ability to write for multiple audiences and communication platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Able to be creative, organized, collaborative, and eager to learn.

Preferred

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar creative software.
• Experience updating websites or using a content management system.
• Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles.
• Interest in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, digital media, or transportation and sustainability initiatives.

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and standard office technology. Responsibilities include office-based work as well as walking throughout campus to photograph events, document transportation services, and gather content. Occasional evening or outdoor assignments may be required during campus events. The position may involve moving equipment or materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Bloomington, Indiana

$12.25 per hour

15 - 20 hours per week.

Position is capped at 29 hours per week.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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