Student Assistant- Marketing and Events

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) seeks a Student Assistant to support the Student Affairs team with marketing, social media, and event management. This role offers hands-on experience in campaigns, content creation, and coordinating virtual and in-person events.

The ideal candidate is a current SFBU student with strong writing and digital design skills, and familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Current SFBU students may apply.
• Strong writing and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (FB, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Create marketing materials (brochures, flyers, presentations).
• Manage social media content and calendars.

Skills

Writing

Social media

Graphic design

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Current SFBU student

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks a Student Assistant . SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.

At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

We are seeking a creative and driven Marketing and Events Assistant to support the Student Affairs team. The role provides an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands‑on experience in marketing, social media, and event management while contributing to San Francisco Bay University's marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, and eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Support:

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Help create marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and presentations.
• Conduct research on advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

Social Media Management:

• Create engaging content, including copy, images, and videos, to drive engagement and grow our online presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn.
• Collaborate with team members to develop content calendars and ensure consistent posting schedules.

Content Creation:

• Assist in brainstorming and creating videos, blog posts, articles, and/or newsletters.
• Design graphics and visuals for social media and marketing campaigns using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Event Support:

• Assist in planning, promoting, and implementing events, both virtual and in-person.
• Coordinate logistics for events, including invitations, registrations, and follow‑up communications.

Other Duties:

• Provide general support to the Student Affairs team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education:

Current students enrolled at SFBU

Skills and Abilities:

Strong writing and communication skills.

Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn), Basic graphic design skills, and familiarity with design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with federal and state disability laws, San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process, please contact SFBU Human Resources at [e-mail].