Student Launchbox Fellow

Penn State University; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking student help for the Northeast Regional LaunchBox Hubs to support innovation programming. This part-time role (up to 20 hours/week) offers flexible hours, with potential evening or weekend events, reporting to the Regional Director.

Responsibilities include marketing material creation, social media posting, website updates, data collection, and event logistics. Two openings exist—one at Hazleton and one at Scranton—supporting initiatives across the Northeast

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and contribute as part of a team.
• Experience with Canva and Adobe Express.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish and English) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Attention to detail

Team player

Canva

Adobe Express

Social media

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 require

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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