Publicity Assistant/Graphic Designer

Anne Arundel Community College; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) seeks a Publicity Assistant/Graphic Designer in the Student Engagement Office at the Arnold/Main Campus. You will design, produce, and promote materials for student events, and manage social media to connect with on-campus and virtual communities.

Required tools include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva; experience with social media and web page management is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in graphic design using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva.
• Experience with social media and web page management.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, and promote materials for student engagement and events.
• Manage social media posts, webpages, and design guides; maintain records.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media management

Web page management

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Canvas

Job description

Title: Publicity Assistant/Graphic Designer

Department: Student Engagement

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $18/per hour

Work Mode: This position requires some regular in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations, depending on business needs of the office.

Hours Per Week:25 hours per week

Position Type:Hourly and Temporary, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Office of Student Engagement Publicity Assistant/Graphic Designer is responsible for the design, production, and promotion of materials to publicize student association and Student Engagement activities and events. This includes managing the growing need for social media as a means to stay connected with the virtual and hybrid AACC communities. Applicants must have proficient graphic design knowledge, including understanding of how to use specific programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva. Applicants must have experience in social media and web page management.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd.

As a temporary employee you are entitled to sick and safe leave benefits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer manages all requests from student clubs and organizations, as well as general materials for the Office of Student Engagement on the whole for promotional materials, social media posts, webpage and creates guides and maintain records of protocol.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

Graphic design knowledge, including understanding of how to use specific programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Canvas. Must have experience in social media management, experience in web page management

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or higher preferred.