Marketing and Communications Assistant

Connecticut State Community College • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing and Communications Assistant provides part-time support to the Capital Campus PR Coordinator in carrying out marketing, communications, and promotional activities. The role supports social media, graphic and digital content, large-format printing, elevator displays, and other communications projects as assigned. The position is based onsite at CT State Capital in Hartford and is scheduled for up to 17 hours per week.

Under the direction of the Capital Campus Public Relations Coordinator, the assistant creates and schedules social media content; supports graphics, promotional materials, and digital content; maintains campus elevator displays; processes large-format printing and plotter requests; and assists with event promotion and other communications projects. The role also maintains organized communications files, content calendars, and digital assets, and provides general administrative and production support for campus communications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant coursework.
• Experience with social media content creation and management.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and follow direction.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.
• Experience with large-format printing or graphic production.
• Higher education, nonprofit, or communications experience.
• Experience creating and managing engaging social media content, including photography, videography, graphic design, and written communications across multiple digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, formatting, and scheduling social media content.
• Support the development of graphics, promotional materials, and digital content.
• Maintain and update campus elevator displays and promotional materials.
• Process and complete assigned large-format printing and plotter requests.
• Assist with event promotion and communications projects as assigned.
• Maintain organized communications files, content calendars, and digital assets.
• Provide general administrative and production support for the campus communications function.
• Complete communications assignments and projects under the direction of the PR Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED