Student Launchbox Fellow

The Pennsylvania State University; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a creative, motivated student to support its Northeast Regional LaunchBox hubs. This part-time role up to 20 hours/week is on-site at Hazleton and Scranton campuses, with flexible hours and some evenings or weekends for online and in-person events, reporting to the Regional Director.

Responsibilities include creating marketing materials with Canva/Adobe Express, posting content on social platforms, updating LaunchBox websites, assisting with event logistics, collecting

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication is required.
• Creativity, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and teamwork.
• Experience with Canva/Adobe Express preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).

Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials for LaunchBox programs and events using Canva/Adobe Express.
• Develop and post content on social media platforms.
• Assist in maintaining and updating LaunchBox websites.
• Support data collection and prepare reporting sheets to track impact.
• Assist with event logistics and on-site coordination.
• Provide creative input for marketing and outreach to increase visibility.
• Conduct client intake and report information to LaunchBox staff.

Skills

Marketing design

Social media

Website updates

Data reporting

Event support

Creative input

Education

Pursuing degree in marketing/communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Express

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Northeast Regional LaunchBox Hubs, powered by Invent Penn State, is looking for creative, motivated students to support its innovation and entrepreneurship programming. This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours per week. The student will report to the Regional Director of the Northeast Region LaunchBox. Hours are flexible, and some evening or weekend availability may be required for online and in-person events.

Job Duties

• Creating marketing materials for LaunchBox programs and events using online design platforms such as Canva and Adobe Express.


• Developing and posting content on popular social media platforms.


• Assisting in maintaining and updating the LaunchBox websites.


• Supporting data collection and preparing reporting sheets to track LaunchBox impact and engagement.


• Assisting with event logistics, including administrative support, event setup, and on-site coordination.


• Providing creative input and ideas for strategic marketing and outreach to increase visibility of LaunchBox programs on campus and in the community.


• Conducting client intake and reporting client information to LaunchBox staff.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Creativity, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and contribute as part of a team.


• Experience with Canva, Adobe Express, and/or other design tools preferred.


• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).


• Bilingual abilities (Spanish and English) preferred but not required.

There are two openings for this position. One student will be located at the Hazleton campus and the other at the Scranton campus, with both supporting initiatives and operations throughout the Northeast region.

Background Checks/Clearances

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