Marketing and Communications Specialist

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 Comm Univer City

Comm Univer City  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.

The Marketing and Communications Specialist will assist with internal/external communications and branding of the organization. The Specialist documents and promotes the work of Comm Univer City -affiliated students, faculty, staff, and partners to external and internal stakeholders. The Specialist will write compelling stories to further Comm Univer City ’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.

• Independently create content for internal and external communications while adhering to Comm Univer City  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 Comm Univer City ’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

• 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, Linked In, 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

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

For any questions, please contact mary.jimenez-floyd.