Part-Time Communications & Digital Content Assistant

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a positive, outgoing Communications and Digital Content Assistant to support our digital storytelling efforts. The role involves capturing and sharing the impact of community engagement through photos, videos, design, and social content.

The position blends on-site work at community locations with in-office tasks, offering hands-on experience in photography, videography, and Canva/Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Self-motivated, strategic, creative, entrepreneurial, and energetic.
• Willing to perform a wide range of tasks with professionalism.
• Fosters respectful, professional, inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and videograph community engagement activities.
• Edit short-form videos using Adobe Premiere for social media and newsletters.
• Design marketing materials with Canva templates to maintain brand consistency.
• Manage and schedule social media content.
• Create engaging digital content for newsletters and web platforms.
• Engage with community members on-site while documenting events.
• Organize digital assets and support communications tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing & editing

Time management

Problem solving

Professional discretion

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Unit: Division of Community Engagement

Department: Mary and Frances Youth Center

Position Summary & Role Overview:

The Division of Community Engagement is seeking a positive, outgoing, and creative hourly or student worker to support our communication and digital content needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with and around people and community members and has a passion for digital storytelling. The Communications and Digital Content Assistant will assist in capturing and sharing the impact of VCU’s community engagement efforts through photography, videography, video editing, graphic design, and social media content creation.

This position requires the ability to work both in-office and on-site at our community-based locations, including the VCU Health Hub at 25th and, primarily, the Mary and Frances Youth Center.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Photography & Videography: Capture compelling photos and videos of community engagement activities, events, and programs.
• Video Editing: Edit short-form videos using Adobe Premiere for social media, newsletters, and promotional use.
• Graphic Design: Design marketing materials using Canva templates to maintain brand consistency.
• Social Media Management: Assist in creating and scheduling content for social media platforms, ensuring engaging and relevant posts.
• Content Creation: Assist in developing engaging digital content for social media, newsletters, and web platforms.
• On-Site Engagement: Interact professionally with community members, students, and staff while documenting events.
• Administrative Support: Assist with organizing digital assets, updating content, and other communications tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading
• Self-motivated, strategic, creative, entrepreneurial, and energetic
• Flexibility and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks as necessary
• Problem-solving skills using sound judgment and professional discretion
• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of VCU policies and procedures related to communication
• Previous experience working with activities related to community engagement and community-based activities
• Comfortable and confident working with community members in various settings.
• Willing and comfortable capturing photographs and videos of people and community members in an engaging and respectful way.
• Experience in photography, videography, and video editing using Adobe Creative Suite..
• Strong design skills with familiarity in Canva.
• Experience managing social media content (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, etc.).
• Strong time management and organizational skills to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and creative with strong communication skills.

Salary Range: Up to $20 hourly

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: Up to 20 hours per week

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid; mostly on-site