Madison Community Scholars, Marketing & Social Media Support - FWS
About The Position
The Madison Community Scholars (MCS) program offers paid, off-campus opportunities for current full-time JMU students eligible for Federal Work Study. These positions provide real-world experience and contribute positively to the community. Students are matched with local non-profit, school, or government agencies based on their academic interests, experience, passions, and availability. The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC) supports students through ongoing workshops, programs, and one-on-one mentorship. Opportunities are available in categories such as Education & Childcare Support, Environment & Sustainability Support, Marketing & Social Media Support, and Operations & Event Support. The program requires a commitment of 6-8 hours per week throughout the school year.
Requirements
- Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)
- Eligible for Federal Work Study via the ’26 – ’27 financial aid package
- Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is prioritized.
- Detail-oriented
- Consummate list-maker
- Organizing is a personal passion point
- Enjoys customer service
- Finds joy in problem-solving
Responsibilities
- Administrative assistance (i.e. monitoring email inboxes, answering phone calls, managing reservation requests and event registration forms, etc.)
- Schedule and resource coordination (i.e. following-up on appointments, securing appropriate resources for events, identifying local places where you can post flyers etc.)
- Management of various rosters and contact lists to ensure accurate data entry
- Provide logistical support for events and workshops that are hosted by the organization
- Assist with scheduling and calendar management to ensure projects and programs are completed
- Evaluate programming and provide feedback to assist with future logistical details to help support the organization
- Representing your organization at an event (for example, setting up and managing a booth at a local fair)
- Regularly managing timesheets (time is captured through an online platform – TimeClock Plus – and submitted twice a month)
- Consistently participating in on-campus, in-person workshops
- Attending one semesterly one-on-one meeting with your CEVC MCS advisor
- Participating in one semesterly MCS Community Day
- Engaging in two semesterly campus or community educational programs
- Committing to work consistently scheduled 6 or more hours per week for the full academic year (excluding academic breaks)
Benefits
- Paid position
- Real-world experience
- Resume building opportunities
- Ongoing workshops, programs, and one-on-one mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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