Part-Time Communications & Content Specialist

otc is dedicated to creating a culture that promotes success and wellbeing for our students and employees. Every department and position throughout the college strives to maintain a student-centered focus to create a culture where our students and employees are welcomed and feel safe at every campus and center. Otc applies that same focus to its hiring practices starting with the application process, the onboarding, and new hire expectations.

We are committed to understanding the needs of our students and employees and providing them with an experience that represents the otc cares culture.

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full-time employee benefits summary

job no: 495102
work type: springfield campus
location: springfield, mo
categories: communications & marketing, part‑time staff

department:marketing& communications

salary range:$15.30- $22.00hourly

flsa:non-exempt

immediate supervisor:college director of communications

schedule details:part‑time(not to exceed 19.5 hours per week)

position summary

the communications & content specialist supports college‑wide communication efforts by creating, editing, and managinghighqualitycontent across digital platforms. This role focuses on producing newsletters and email campaigns, ensuring clear, consistentmessagingthatengagesstudents and internal audiences. The ideal candidate is an organized,detailorientedcommunicator who enjoys collaborating across departments in a fastpacedenvironment.

create, write, and edit newsletters using mailchimp and microsoft newsletter, including a weeklyenewsletterdistributed to students.

develop and manage email campaigns that support college initiatives, events, and priorities.

copyeditand proofread flyers, promotional materials, and internal communication pieces to ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.

manage and track assigned projects in the college’s project management system, ensuringtimelyprogress and delivery.

collaborate with team members in marketing & communications to align messaging andmaintaineditorial quality across platforms.

perform other duties as assigned to support communication goals and college priorities.

required knowledge,skills &abilities

strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills withdemonstratedattention to detail.

experience creating digital content, preferably in mailchimp, microsoft newsletter, or similar tools.

ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, andmaintainaccuracy in a fastpacedenvironment.

excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

proficiency with microsoft office and comfort learning new software tools.

preferred knowledge skills & abilities

experience in writing-related fields, including marketing, communications,journalismor academics.

knowledge of canva strongly preferred.

• familiarity with project management systems.

understanding ofbrand voice, ap style, and content best practices.

physical demands and working environment:(the conditionshereinare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

environment:work is performed in a variety of settings including, butnot limitedto:college-owned vehicles (e.g.passenger buses, vans, trucks, and cars) and in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions or in laboratory/maintenance areas.work environment may include extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, and precipitation. Requires extended periods of timeofdriving, sitting idle, viewing computermonitoror standing; may require adjustment of…