Communications and Web Assistant

About the Job

The Minnesota Design Center (MDC) and the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CS ) in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota are seeking a Communications and Web Assistant for a casual appointment (up to 14 hours per week). This position will support the organizations' digital communications through website management, graphic design, and social media, helping showcase research, projects, and community engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain and update MDC and CS  websites.

* Collaborate with researchers to keep project pages current by gathering and posting photos, publications, links, and other project materials.

* Create, maintain, and update MDC and CS  social media accounts, including Instagram and Linked In.

* Assist with planning and coordinating website review meetings, including scheduling and documenting meeting notes.

* Develop and implement website design solutions based on feedback from staff and researchers.

* Create graphics and other visual communication materials for websites, presentations, and social media.

* Ensure website content is accurate, accessible, and aligned with University branding standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in marketing, communications, or web management

* Experience with front-end web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

* Experience using Google Sites to create and maintain websites.

* Experience managing professional social media platforms, including Instagram and Linked In.

* Proficiency with graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, or comparable programs.

* Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently while meeting deadlines.

* Strong visual communication and graphic design skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid work environment.

* Reliable access to a computer, internet connection, and telephone.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with sustainable development, resilience, or related research areas.

* Familiarity with sustainable design principles.

* Experience working with diverse communities throughout Minnesota.

* Experience supporting research communications or academic organizations.

About the Department

Formed in 2006, the University of Minnesota's College of Design encompasses a full range of design disciplines, including eight undergraduate degrees, 24 graduate and professional degree options, and nine centers for research, creative scholarship, and engagement. Through rigorous

commitments to creativity, equity, and advancing technologies, College of Design educational

programs and innovations address emerging issues, identify problems, frame creative approaches, and generate solutions across all scales of human experience. We offer rich opportunities for interdisciplinary research and public engagement, through highly-regarded research and engagement centers, including the Center for Retail Design and Innovation (CRDI), Wearable Product Design, Digital Design Center (DDC), Minnesota Design Center (MDC), Center for Sustainable Building Research (CS ), and the Goldstein Museum of Design.

For more information about the college, please visit our website .edu.

We are located in the Twin Cities, known as a major design hub and home to design-oriented

Fortune 500 companies such as Target, 3M, General Mills, Best Buy, and Medtronic, several

international and national award-winning architecture practices, thriving local businesses, and a

strong non-profit sector. Our students have a wide range of internship opportunities, our graduates enjoy high employment rates, and our alumni are highly engaged with current students and faculty. We take pride in Minnesota's designations as a Research 1 and Community-Engaged University, which provide foundations for many of our award-winning projects.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $27.50/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are…