Student, Graphic Design Assistant

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) Kalispell Campus seeks a part-time student helper in Communications and Marketing to support the Lead Graphic Designer. The role includes creating content for newsletters, media screens, posters, and event materials, and assisting with layout for weekly newsletters and flyers.

Open to FVCC students enrolled in at least six credits per semester, with a flexible schedule 8 a.m.–5 p.m., up to 19 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs for word processing, data entry and emailing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating content for newsletters, media screens, privy press and posters.
• Assist in creating event materials like posters, menus and signage.
• Help organize and layout two weekly digital newsletters and a weekly printed news flyer.
• Reports to the Executive Director, College Relations, Communications, and Marketing, or Designee.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Google Docs

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Communications and Marketing, Institutional Advancement, Blake Hall, FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to all current FVCC Students, enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.

START DATE:

This position will start Fall Semester 2026

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

Academic Calendar Year 2026/2027

PAY RANGE:

$14.00 to $16.00 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but may work occasional evenings and weekends to assist with events; may work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:

Casual wear with appropriate coverage

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Supports the Lead Graphic Designer in creating newsletter and media screen content, poster creation and photography, as needed.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Assists in creating content for newsletters, media screens, privy press and posters
• Assists in the creation of event support materials like posters, menus and signage.
• Assists in the organization and layout of 2 weekly digital newsletters and a weekly printed news flyers
• Reports to the Executive Director, College Relations, Communications, and Marketing, or Designee.
• And other duties as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and
• Ability to ensure and maintain confidentiality, and
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs to accurately perform word processing, data entry and emailing tasks, and organizing, and
• Knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe Create Suite, and
• Ability to use office technology skills, and ability and willingness to learn new programs, and
• Ability to provide quality customer service and interact in a pleasant and professional manner with students, staff, faculty, donors and the public, and
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers, supervisors, students, donors, and the public, and
• Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated, and
• Possess good organizational skills and attention to detail, and
• Ability to follow directions and procedures, and
• Possesses a cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students, donors, and the public.

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Writing, graphic design, communication, critical thinking, effective reasoning, professionalism, customer service

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Examples of work that can be used in a portfolio

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION:

Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement, Human Resources Partner, Recruitment, [e-mail] or 406-756-3985.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.