Digital and Print Communications- College of Education and Human Sciences

The UNM College of Education & Human
Sciences (COEHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and driven
student to serve as a Project Assistant within the Office of Communications
& Marketing (OCM).

We are seeking a motivated, creative, focused
and accountable candidate with a passion and talent for writing and
storytelling, and demonstrable experience in various aspects of social media platform
management, content delivery and strategy.

Benefits to the Successful Applicant: Gain direct experience working in higher education
communications and marketing while taking advantage of the opportunity to work
under the mentorship of a 20-year veteran in the field. The successful
applicant will also have numerous opportunities to gain valuable experience in
how to successfully interact and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty,
staff and professional students in a variety of settings.

Successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

1. Strong communication skills; verbal and written
2. Experience writing small to medium length journalistic, marketing-related and/or and personal interest pieces. Copy writing experience is a big plus.
3. Growing social media engagement for a business, school or non-profit, particularly on one or more of the following platforms: IG, LI, FB and BSky
4. Experience working with a pre-planned social media calendar and social media management software
5. Experience in MS360 Applications such as Teams and Outlook
6. Professional student mentality and willingness to learn from feedback and take direction
7. Problem solving skills are a must

Description of duties:

1. Assists in the management of existing COEHS social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn).
2. Composes first drafts of, and collaborates directly with Marketing Manager on, social media post copy.
3. Collaborates with other creatives for social media campaigns and visual concepts, video storyboarding and messaging strategy.
4. Interview attendees and perform live posts during COEHS events
5. Assists with E-newsletters copy and UNM Newsroom pieces - with potential of bylines!

Supervision, Hours and Environment:

1. Under direct supervision of the Marketing Manager, with tasks assigned and supported by the Unit Marketing Rep.
2. Max 26 hours per week, will work around class and exam schedule
3. 9 to12 - month appointment (summer hours available if qualified)
4. Traditional office setting with some work on location at events on and off campus

Equivalencies not found for this position

POSITION
REQUIREMENTS:

1. In-person, on campus position - occasional allowances for remote work are reviewed upon request
2. Must complete UNM Brand training
3. Optional evening or weekend support may be requested - but is optional
4. Must be available at least 20 hours per week

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.