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Department:
Programs & Operations
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Center for Leadership & Community Engagement (CLCE) is
seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Student
Coordinator to support the promotion of programs, events, and
initiatives that connect leadership development and community
engagement at American University. The Marketing Student
Coordinator will assist with digital and print communications,
ensuring CLCE’s work is visible and engaging to the AU
community.
This is a part-time student position (4 hours per week) with a
hybrid schedule that includes both in-office and remote work. Hours
are flexible around the student’s academic schedule. The position
includes a weekly check-in with the supervisor and a monthly
meeting with the CLCE team.
Essential Functions:
1.) Newsletter Development
- Draft, design, and distribute CLCE’s monthly newsletter.
- Collect stories, highlights, and updates from staff and student
leaders to showcase impact.
2.) Social Media Content
- Create engaging and inclusive social media content for
platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), and
Facebook.
- Develop a content calendar and monitor analytics to increase
reach and engagement.
3.) Graphic Design & Promotion
- Design flyers, graphics, and promotional materials for CLCE
programs and events.
- Maintain visual branding consistency across all platforms and
materials.
4.) Event Marketing
- Support outreach strategies to promote events across campus
(tabling, digital boards, etc.).
- Capture photos and videos during programs to use in marketing
and storytelling efforts.
5.) Engage & GivePulse Updates
- Update the CLCE Engage page and GivePulse platform with current
program information.
- Ensure event descriptions and community engagement
opportunities are accurate and visually engaging.
6.) Creative Storytelling
- Highlight student and community partner stories through digital
spotlights, testimonials, and features.
- Brainstorm innovative ways to share CLCE’s impact with the AU
community.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 4 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $1,200.00 stipend per semester.
Required Education and Experience:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student at American
University.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X,
Facebook) and interest in content creation.
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
graphic design tools.
- Detail-oriented, organized, creative, and able to manage
multiple projects at once.
- Familiar with marketing and/or communications plan.
- Interest in leadership development, community engagement, and
civic engagement is a plus.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1.) Professional Development Benefits
- Hands-on experience in marketing and communications within a
higher education setting.
- Practical skills in digital storytelling, design, and content
strategy.
- Professional growth in leadership, teamwork, and project
management.
- Networking opportunities with campus leaders, community
partners, and peers engaged in civic and community work.
- A portfolio of work (social media campaigns, newsletters,
graphic design) to showcase in future internships and job
applications.
2.) Work Schedule & Compensation
- Hours: 4 hours per week, flexible scheduling around academic
commitments.
- Location: Hybrid (in-office + remote).
- Meetings: Weekly supervisor meeting, monthly team
meeting.
- Stipend: $1,200 a semester (this semester $800 due to start
time).
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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