Extra Help / Marketing Assistant

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Extra Help/Marketing Assistant designs graphics and creates media to support ASBTDC’s traditional and digital marketing efforts. The position also contributes to special projects and events to fulfill the goals and strategic initiatives of the organization. The ideal candidate will be a creative and skilled graphic artist who produces professional-caliber work using a wide variety of media techniques. This is an hourly (20 hours per week), grant-funded, non-benefits eligible position. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Formal high school diploma
Portfolio of samples of design work
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally by email, telephone, and face to face
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Significant secondary coursework or bachelor's degree in art, design, marketing, communications, or related field
Experience creating graphics for print and digital output
Small business knowledge or work experience
WordPress knowledge or experience
Video editing knowledge or experience

Responsibilities

Design Collaborate on conceiving, developing, and designing materials for use in marketing ASBTDC services to Arkansas entrepreneurs and small businesses and educating key stakeholders on the impact of ASBTDC services
Design digital and print pieces, such as flyers, social media images, e-books, banners, presentations, reels, and maps, for ASBTDC marketing and educational purposes
Distill and interpret statistics to produce easy-to-understand charts, infographics, and reports
Apply established brand guidelines, ensuring colors, typography, and logo usage are uniform across all touchpoints
Organize and maintain design files and templates
Ensure files are correctly formatted and print-ready for vendors
Assist ASBTDC staff and offices to fulfill their design requests and meet event and project deadlines
Contribute to ASBTDC’s brand, visual identity, and messaging
Support organizational marketing, training, and outreach activities
Work cooperatively with staff to provide high-quality service
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the University System and ASBTDC Conflict of Interest standards
Perform other duties as assigned to accomplish the goals and mission of the organization