Part-Time Marketing & Communications Student Assistant

American University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, is seeking a Marketing and Communication Student Assistant for the Kogod School of Business. This part-time position supports content creation, social media, events, and research within the Marketing and Communication team.

The ideal candidate is a current AU student, preferably majoring in Marketing, Communication, or Business. The role runs 15 hours per week at $18.40 per hour, on campus, offering hands-on marketing experience.

Qualifications

• Current Enrollment: must be a current student at American University
• Preferred majors include Marketing, Communication, Business or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential
• Proficiency with social media platforms and basic graphics principles

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: develop and edit content for social media, newsletters, and the Kogod website
• Social Media Management: schedule posts, engage followers, monitor analytics
• Event Support: assist in organizing webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Research and Analysis: study marketing trends, competitive activities, and campaign performance
• Administrative Tasks: general admin support, scheduling, reporting
• Graphic Design: create promotional materials using Canva and Adobe Suite

Skills

Written communication

Social media management

Graphic design

Microsoft Office

Education

Current student at American University

Marketing/Communication/Business major preferred

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

American University in Washington, DC, is seeking a Marketing and Communication Student Assistant for the Kogod School of Business. This part-time position supports content creation, social media, events, and research within the Marketing and Communication team.

The ideal candidate is a current AU student, preferably majoring in Marketing, Communication, or Business. The role runs 15 hours per week at $18.40 per hour, on campus, offering hands-on marketing experience.