CSWS Vanport Mosaic Marketing and Communications Assistant

University of Portland Portal•Portland, OR

About The Position

This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package. The Marketing & Communications Assistant will work closely with the Vanport Mosaic team to amplify community stories, historical preservation initiatives, and upcoming public events. Under the Director’s supervision, the student will support social media channels, help create content, draft newsletter content, and promote community-led memory activism projects to broader audiences. The position offers a flexible schedule of an unspecified number of hours per week, combining remote content creation with on-site event support.

Requirements

Must have Federal Work Study funds in the Financial Aid package.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with social media platforms and content tools such as Instagram, Facebook, and Canva, or similar tools.
Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Be organized and reliable with deadlines while working independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with digital content creation, social media management, or copywriting.
Familiarity with email marketing tools such as Mailchimp and website content management platforms such as Squarespace.
Demonstrated interest in oral history, historic preservation, public humanities, or community-based social justice work.
Experience working in collaborative team environments.

Responsibilities

Support social media channels.
Help create content.
Draft newsletter content.
Promote community-led memory activism projects to broader audiences.
Work closely with the Vanport Mosaic team to amplify community stories, historical preservation initiatives, and upcoming public events.
Provide on-site event support.

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