Part-Time - Marketing Communications Assistant - Transportation Services

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Part-Time Marketing Communications Assistant to support various transportation initiatives. This role involves writing and editing news releases, creating social media content, and providing marketing support for campus programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in marketing or communications. The position offers an opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to impactful projects within a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about marketing and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of social media best practices and marketing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and editing news releases and website content.
• Create and monitor social media content and represent the department at events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AP Style

Social Media Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Currently Enrolled in Related Program

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Transportation Services, a unit within Auxiliary and Business Services, is seeking to hire a Part-Time Marketing Communications Assistant to aid with promotion of various transportation-related programs and initiatives, including campus parking operations, event parking, campus transit, bike programs, fleet vehicle rentals and driver services, and campus and community ridesharing programs.

Reporting to the Special Projects Manager, the part-time Marketing Communications Assistant will work with the Marketing Communications Specialist to:

• Write and edit news releases
• Feature stories
• Website content
• Customer correspondence
• Create and monitor social media content and activity
• Represent the department at outreach events
• Provide marketing and communications support to department projects
• Conduct marketing research and benchmarking
• Post marketing materials around campus and the community

Candidates should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AP style, and social media best practices, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required due to frequent interactions with faculty, staff, students, and community members. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours and outdoor work.

Preferred candidates will have a bachelor's degree in marketing or communications, or be currently enrolled in a related program, and be available to work through at least fall 2025.

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