Federal Study or Student Worker: REC - Marketing Assistant

Job Title

Federal Work Study or Student Worker: REC - Marketing Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Campus Recreation

Commerce, Texas

Student Worker

This position is employed to distribute any form of marketing/advertising needed for the department’s events/programs/building notices/etc. It is responsible for general marketing and communication projects, in addition to a specialization in one of the following areas: copywriting & social media, design, photography/video editing, and web content management.

Provide:
Resume Work Study Permit if applicable

• Print, cut, laminate, distribute/deliver posters and signage for departmental needs as directed.
• Utilize best practices, trends and popularities within the social media realm – design, functionality, and users.
• Promote Campus Recreation at informational tables, events, and gatherings.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies and initiatives for Campus Recreation programs, facilities services, and business operations.
• Work with Canva, InDesign, and Illustrator to design graphics for social media posts and campaign materials.
• Utilize Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or other platforms to create projects.
• Reply to comments, posts, messages, etc., following social media guidelines.
• Assist in updating website, University calendar content, department social media, facility information screens and bulletin boards, and The Roar radio station.
• Meet project deadlines so that events are properly advertised.
• Collaborate with the others in the marketing program.
• Utilize effective writing and communication skills throughout various marketing strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Office environment.

Sitting at a desk or table for majority of shift.

Standing/tabling at events for 1-2 hours.

Standing/walking around to capture events for 1-3 hours.

Working early mornings, nights, and weekend hours as needed for events.

• Provide exceptional customer service by welcoming and assisting Campus Recreation participants, answering questions accurately and professionally, addressing concerns in a courteous manner, and creating a positive, engaging environment for all patrons and participants.
• Market Campus Recreation and area events.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals.
• Attend all department and area trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Keep up to date on all Train Traq assignments.
• Maintain a standard of conduct while participating in Campus Rec activities or facilities, serving as a role model for other patrons by adhering to all safety, behavior, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assists with department events and programming as needed.
• Work early morning, night and weekend hours as needed.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various social media accounts, tools, trends, and platforms.
• Portfolio or work samples showcasing marketing related projects.

• Work or academic course experience in marketing, advertising, journalism, or public relations.
• Experience working with MAC computers.
• Ability to task switch to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Understand basic principles of journalism, public relations, advertising, and/or marketing.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history…