Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Stubblefield Institute; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Stubblefield Institute in Shepherdstown seeks a Student Marketing and Communications Assistant to support the CATF marketing team during the festival planning phase. The role focuses on digital content, social media planning, and asset creation, with a learning-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate with strong copywriting skills, proficient in Canva, familiar with social platforms, and interested in light video editing.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate student with work study eligibility.
• Strong written communication and copywriting skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital trends.
• Proficiency in Canva for graphic design.
• Experience or interest in video editing (e.g., CapCut, Canva Video) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Planning: Assist the Director in drafting social media calendars, scheduling posts, and organizing digital assets for upcoming campaigns.
• Content Creation & Video Edits: Create light promotional graphics using Canva and assist with basic video edits for internal review and upcoming promotional planning.
• Copywriting Support: Assist in drafting and organizing marketing copy, internal and external emails, and promotional outlines under the guidance of the Director.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely and collaboratively with the full-time CATF marketing team to support pre-season planning materials and digital organization.

Skills

Copywriting

Social media

Canva

Video editing

Organization

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Job description

Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Working Title Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

FLSA

Student Pay Level B

Advertised Pay Rate

Advertised Pay Rate 11.00

Position Status

Position Status FWS/REG

Department

Department Student Emp CATF

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Student Marketing and Communications Assistant provides light, foundational administrative and creative support to the department director during the planning and preparation phase of the Contemporary American Theater Festival. This is an internal support role focused on digital content, social media planning, and asset creation. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, brings strong copywriting skills, and has a solid foundation in Canva, social media management, and basic video editing.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Planning: Assist the Director in drafting social media calendars, scheduling posts, and organizing digital assets for upcoming campaigns.
• Content Creation & Video Edits: Create light promotional graphics using Canva and assist with basic video edits for internal review and upcoming promotional planning.
• Copywriting Support: Assist in drafting and organizing marketing copy, internal and external emails, and promotional outlines under the guidance of the Director.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely and collaboratively with the full-time CATF marketing team to support pre-season planning materials and digital organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate student, with work study eligibility.
• Strong written communication skills and a solid grasp of engaging copywriting.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital trends.
• Proficiency in Canva for graphic design.
• Experience or interest in video editing (e.g., CapCut, Canva Video or similar tools) is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable with internal deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/23/2026

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VISIT 301 N KING ST, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443

MAIL P.O. BOX 5000, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443