Open Position: Office/Communications Assistant (student)
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EmailThe School of Planning, Design and Construction seeks a currently enrolled student to assistant the main office and communications staff.
Job Summary: The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) seeks an undergraduate student to assist with communications needs and general office duties. Tasks will include graphic design, content creation/management, information gathering and article writing, and information/data retention, organization, and archiving. This position reports to the SPDC Communications Coordinator.
Hours/Compensation: Up to 20 hours/week; flexible with class schedule. The base wage is $13.50/hour (experience considered).
How to Apply: To apply, please send a resume, cover letter AND work samples (both written and graphic/design) to Andrew Orlando at orland21@msu.edu, with the subject line, “SPDC Student Assistant.” Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and the position will be open until filled.
Required Qualifications:
- Michigan State undergrad student enrolled in current and/or upcoming semester.
- High work ethic, self-starter, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and innovative.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, with flexibility to adjust to evolving priorities.
- A working knowledge in all or some of the following areas:
- Posting on and monitoring social media.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- An eye for design/layout and ability to create content accordingly (Adobe Creative Cloud preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
- A working knowledge in all or some of the following areas:
- Information gathering and article writing.
- Film, videography, and/or photography.
- Google and social media analytics.
Potential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and layout graphics/promotional materials.
- Update website content via the school’s Content Management System.
- Create e-mail campaigns via Constant Contact.
- Post to social media accounts and help plan the monthly social media calendar.
- Gather information and draft articles relating to SPDC’s research and outreach priorities.
- Attend/participate in communications-related projects, meetings and events, as requested.
- Contribute to the cooperative environment at SPDC.
- Other office duties as needed, such as record keeping, stuffing envelopes/folders, event support, customer service, etc.
- Assist SPDC’s Communications Coordinator and other office staff as requested.
