Communication Studies Student Worker

University of St Thomas • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

The Department of Communication Studies seeks a creative, organized, and reliable student worker interested in showcasing the department’s courses, events, faculty, students, alumni, and opportunities. The role supports department visibility by creating and sharing content for social media and other promotional channels, along with completing related administrative tasks. The position is up to 2 hours per week.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and prioritization skills.
• Interest in social media, department promotion, marketing, communication, or storytelling.
• Ability to follow directions and ask for clarification as needed.
• Dedication to assigned tasks and ability to see projects through to completion.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to balance work responsibilities with schoolwork and other commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating professional social media and promotional content.
• General office and project-management skills, including organization, prioritization, and effective communication.
• Experience working independently and creatively.
• Practice communicating with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.
• Problem-solving skills and confidence asking questions, gathering information, and following through on assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with other tools used for content creation, organization, and communication.
• Experience with social media platforms or basic design tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with promoting the Department of Communication Studies through social media content, including drafting posts, gathering photos or information, and identifying opportunities to highlight courses, events, students, faculty, alumni, and department initiatives.
• Help create and organize promotional materials for department events, course offerings, student opportunities, and Communication Studies-related activities.
• Assist the department chair with short-term outreach, social media, event promotion, file organization, and information-gathering projects.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming department events and opportunities that could be promoted through social media or other communication channels.
• Assist with updating bulletin boards, organizing department materials, and supporting other department promotion efforts as needed.
• Complete general administrative duties as assigned, which may include organizing department spaces, helping with supplies, distributing materials, and supporting department projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed