Student Worker - Marketing Assistant, College of Liberal Arts

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Job Description Are you passionate about branding, storytelling, graphic design, social media, and content creation? The College of Liberal Arts’ Center for Outreach and Engagement and the School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno are seeking a Marketing Assistant for the 26-27 academic year (Fall 2026-Spring 2027). Join us and help showcase the energy, impact, and opportunities within the College of Liberal Arts.

As a Marketing Assistant, you will collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Specialist and the Center for Outreach and Engagement team to bring liberal arts experiences to life through compelling visuals and stories that highlight student engagement, community connections, and research  this role, you will assist with planning, creating, and managing content across social media platforms. Responsibilities may include photographing on-campus events, designing graphics, creating digital content, and helping develop engaging social media campaigns.

Marketing Assistants will also contribute to Nevada Today stories and support a variety of college and community events throughout the year.

This position is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented student who enjoys storytelling, content creation, and connecting audiences with meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities Collaborate with the marketing specialist to support graphic design and other content needs

Collaborate with the marketing specialist to create College newsletters and surveys

Develop and manage social posts and campaigns

Inquire interviews and write articles for College achievements (research, awards, etc.)Capture photography and videography during College events

Assist with organizing College-wide events

Ensure all content aligns with UNR branding, messaging, and storytelling standards

Conduct general administrative tasks

Attend department meetings or other evening and weekend events as required

Required Qualifications Candidate has knowledge of graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva)
Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno Candidate must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Candidate must have experience with social media platforms

Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced event environment

Preferred Qualifications Candidate must be a Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design or Communication Studies major

Candidate has knowledge of photography/videography skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Prior marketing or public relations experience

Prior phone support experience

Prior writing experience

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 10

Schedule is flexible depending on student’s schedule.

We would require students to be available to work shifts during regular business hours:

Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pmOccasional work hours on evening and weekends, as needed.

Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 1 - $14/ hr About CLA Center for Outreach and Engagement:

The Center for Outreach and Engagement team for the College of Liberal Arts supports the college’s mission to elevate humanity through the arts, humanities and social sciences. We provide services that amplify the work of our faculty, students and programs. By fostering connection and visibility, we help share the college’s commitment to critical thinking, ethical understanding, and meaningful community engagement.

Contact Information Email: shammack

Exempt No Full -Time Equivalent
25.0%
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