Part-Time - Marketing Communications Assistant - Transportation Services

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a part-time Marketing Communications Assistant to promote transportation-related programs. Responsibilities include writing news releases, managing social media, and providing marketing support. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a background in marketing or communications.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have a bachelor's degree in marketing or communications.
• Candidates should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AP style.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit news releases and website content.
• Create and monitor social media content and activity.
• Conduct marketing research and benchmarking.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Marketing

Social Media

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

1. Write and edit news releases
2. Feature stories
3. Website content
4. Customer correspondence
5. Create and monitor social media content and activity
6. Represent the department at outreach events
7. Provide marketing and communications support to department projects
8. Conduct marketing research and benchmarking
9. Post marketing materials around campus and the community

Candidates should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Associated Press (AP) style, and social media best practices, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal, due to frequent interactions with faculty, staff, students, and community members. This position will 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 as a student in a marketing or communications program, and be available to work through at least fall 2025.

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