Student Marketing & Communications Specialist

CommUniverCity San José; California; Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

CommUniverCity SJSU is seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Specialist to support internal and external communications and branding. You will document and promote the work of students, faculty, staff, and partners, crafting compelling stories to advance health, education, and neighborhood empowerment in San José.

Working with the Executive Director and Leadership Team, you will help inform audiences to participate in making San José a vibrant place to live, study, and work.

Qualifications

• Must be a current SJSU student in good standing.
• Must be a Fall 2027 graduate or later.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Canva.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Experience working in a self-directed, low-supervision environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently create content for internal and external communications while adhering to brand guidelines.
• Spearhead social media strategy and content creation across multiple platforms.
• Attend organization events to capture photographs and conduct interviews.
• Create flyers and other collateral materials using design skills and content from coordinators.
• Curate content for CommUniverCity’s website and write blog posts.
• Produce monthly newsletters and support presentation development for Steering Committee meetings.
• Contribute to the Annual Report content and production.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Graphic design

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Currently enrolled at SJSU

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Start date: January 2027, for the Spring 2027 semester (with a possibility of an extension)

General time commitment: 10-15 hours/week

Hourly rate: $18.45-$20 About CommUniverCity

CommUniverCity SJSU is a partnership dedicated to strengthening community connections, health, and education in underserved neighborhoods of Central San José. Working alongside residents, faculty, students, and community partners, we support community-driven initiatives that promote educational opportunity, healthy environments, and neighborhood empowerment. Position Overview The Marketing and Communications Specialist will assist with internal/external communications and branding of the organization. The Specialist documents and promotes the work of CommUniverCity-affiliated students, faculty, staff, and partners to external and internal stakeholders. The Specialist will write compelling stories to further CommUniverCity’s goals of promoting community health and environmental protection, fostering a college-going culture, and improving neighborhood infrastructure. Working with the Executive Director and Leadership Team your work will inform and inspire our audiences to take part in making San José a vibrant place to live, study, and work.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently create content for internal and external communications while adhering to CommUniverCity and SJSU brand guidelines
• Spearhead social media strategy and content creation across multiple platforms
• Attend organization events to capture photographs and conduct interviews
• Create flyers and other collateral materials using graphic design skills and content provided by Project Coordinators
• Curate impactful content for CommUniverCity’s website
• Write and edit blog posts
• Produce monthly newsletters
• Support presentation development and delivery at the monthly Steering Committee meetings
• Contribute to the creation and production of the organization’s Annual Report

Required Qualifications

• MUST be a current SJSU student in academic good standing
• Must be a Fall 2027 graduate or later
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides) and Canva
• Familiarity with various social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook)
• Experience working in a self-directed, low-supervision environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Reliable method of transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or various generative AI platforms

For any questions, please contact [e-mail].