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

Sul Ross State University

Eagle Pass (TX)

On-site

USD 16,000 - 23,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Sul Ross State University International SBDC is seeking a Student Intern/Marketing Student Assistant to support marketing outreach, events, and client services. The role focuses on creating materials, newsletters, social media content, and coordination of training programs in a national accredited economic development setting.

The position is a part‑time student internship located in Eagle Pass, TX, with flexible scheduling around class commitments.

Qualifications

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Supports marketing outreach by creating and updating flyers, brochures, and materials for SBDC programs, workshops, and events.
Drafts, schedules, and tracks email newsletters and marketing campaigns.
Develops social media content highlighting trainings and client stories, including bilingual content when appropriate.
Assists with website updates and the online training calendar.
Ensures branding consistency for SBDC, Texas South-West SBDC Network, and Sul Ross branding.
Helps monitor and report on marketing performance; assists with event planning and coordination.
Provides front-desk customer service, answers inquiries, and greets visitors; handles data entry and program reporting.
Performs other related duties and supports training coordination and office operations.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing (in progress)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Instructions to applicants

PLEASE NOTE : All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title

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

Location

Department

Department Small Business Development Center RGC

Job No.

Job No. 400009

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/08/2026

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

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.
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.
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

Assists the Training Coordinator with presentation research and special projects.
Provides front‑desk customer service by answering phones, responding to inquiries, and greeting visitors.
Schedules client appointments and prepares meeting materials.
Completes accurate data entry, including attendee records and program reporting information.
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,

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

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

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 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 stulife@sulross.edu

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

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