"Visual Content Designer (Student)"

Job Details

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The School of International Service is seeking a creative and enthusiastic graduate student to join our Communications & Marketing team as a Visual Content Designer. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in content creation, branding, and digital storytelling while showcasing SIS student life and faculty research.

Essential Functions:

• Graphic Design: Create eye-catching graphics and visual content for Instagram and other platforms to highlight SIS programs, events, student experiences, and faculty research. Develop templates and design systems to establish a cohesive, recognizable look across our social media channels.
• Brand Consistency: Help maintain and evolve a consistent visual identity for SIS social media that engages our audiences and reflects our community.
• Photography and Videography: Occasionally capture photos and videos or edit short-form video content to supplement graphic design work.
• Storytelling: Develop creative ways to showcase what makes SIS unique—from student perspectives to groundbreaking faculty research and community engagement.
• Ideation and Planning: Collaborate with Communications & Marketing staff to brainstorm content ideas, pitch concepts, and contribute to overall content strategy.
• Trend Analysis: Stay informed on social media trends, platform best practices, and emerging content formats to keep our channels fresh and engaging.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• Student.
• 5 - 10 hours per week.
• Must be available to work in person Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Salary Range:

• $18.50 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).

Required Education and Experience:

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be a current American University graduate student.
• Strong proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience working at AU campus office.
• Ideal candidate will hold a Federal Work Study award that is not already being used but not required.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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