Student Intern/Marketing Student Assistant-Small Business Development Center(SBDC) INTL

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University International SBDC seeks a Student Intern/Marketing Student Assistant to support marketing, outreach, and training efforts across the Middle Rio Grande region. The role involves creating materials, coordinating emails, and contributing to client‑service excellence while assisting with event planning and community engagements.

The position is a part‑time internship with flexible hours, offering hands‑on marketing experience in a nationally accredited economic development

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in good standing enrolled in SRSU International.
• Bachelor’s in business/marketing or related field being pursued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in marketing and outreach for SBDC programs and events.
• Create flyers and marketing materials for workshops.
• Support planning and delivery of training events and client services.
• Greet attendees, manage check-in, and help with registrations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Confidentiality

Social media coordination

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Job Title

Student Intern/Marketing Student Assistant-Small Business Development Center(SBDC) INTL

Location

Eagle Pass

SRSU International SBDC, 3107 Bob Rogers Drive, Eagle Pass, Texas 78852.

Department

Small Business Development Center RGC

Job No.

400009

Posting Date

10/08/2026

Until Filled

Yes

Salary

$14 per hour

Required

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at Sul Ross State University International. Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field through the Rio Grande College of Business at Sul Ross State University International.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of client information and demonstrate professional conduct.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred

• Coursework or interest in marketing, business, communication, graphic design, or a related field.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design software.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and email marketing tools.
• Previous experience in event planning, administrative support, marketing, or a related position.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Staffing Reason

Work Study

Primary Responsibilities

Position Summary: The SBDC Marketing Student Assistant supports the marketing, outreach, and training efforts of the Sul Ross State University International Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which serves entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the Middle Rio Grande Region. This internship offers hands‑on experience in marketing, event coordination, and client service within a nationally accredited economic development organization. The student will help promote SBDC programs, support the planning and delivery of training events, and provide administrative and customer service support that contributes to an excellent client experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

MarketingandOutreach

• Creates and updates flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials for SBDC programs, workshops, and events.
• Drafts, schedules, and tracks email newsletters and marketing campaigns.
• Develops social media content that highlights trainings, workshops, and client success stories, including bilingual (English/Spanish) content when appropriate,
• Assists with updates to the SBDC website and online training calendar.
• Ensures consistent use of SBDC, Texas South-West SBDC Network, and university branding, including required funding and accessibility statements.
• Helps monitor and report on the performance of marketing and outreach efforts.

EventPlanningandImplementation

• Assists with planning, scheduling, and coordinating in-person and online training programs and events.
• Prepares event materials, including sign‑in sheets, handouts, name tags, and presentation packets.
• Supports event delivery by greeting attendees, managing check‑in, and assisting presenters.
• Tracks attendance and processes event evaluations.
• Supports setup, logistics, and upkeep of the SBDC training facility.
• Represents the SBDC at community outreach events, chamber functions, and campus activities as needed.

ProgramandOfficeSupport

1. Assists the Training Coordinator with presentation research and special projects.
2. Provides front‑desk customer service by answering phones, responding to inquiries, and greeting visitors.
3. Schedules client appointments and prepares meeting materials.
4. Completes accurate data entry, including attendee records and program reporting information.
5. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, and printers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds (e.g., event supplies and materials). Work is performed primarily in a well‑lit office and training environment and involves extended periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support SBDC events.

REPORTS TO:

Works under the direction of the SBDC Training Coordinator and Business Development Specialist and reports to the SBDC Director.

POSITION TYPE:

Part‑time student internship. Work schedule is flexible and coordinated around the student’s class schedule,

Security Sensitive

This position is classified as Security‑Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Other Information

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On‑Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On‑Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU:

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life‑changing experience has a multi‑generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first‑generation college students as well as non‑traditional students, international students, student‑athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes