Marketing & Purchasing Federal Work Study

Franklin University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Franklin University is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated students to join our Marketing & Purchasing Work-Study Program. Marketing & Purchasing Work Study serves as a valuable extension of the Marketing and Purchasing teams by supporting university events, promotional initiatives, apparel operations, social media activities, and general departmental projects. This position offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience while developing valuable skills in communication, teamwork, event support, customer service, marketing, and project coordination. The role is designed to be accessible to students from all academic majors and backgrounds.

Requirements

• Must be a current Franklin student, and have Federal Work Study eligibility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and customer-service oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media platforms is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization, inventory management, distribution, and tracking of university promotional items, apparel, and swag.
• Assist with social media content creation and event coverage.
• Represent Franklin University at campus and community events.
• Support commencement activities, including merchandise and apparel sales.
• Assist with event setup, teardown, and attendee engagement activities.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Marketing and Purchasing projects.
• Participate in outreach efforts that promote university programs, events, and student engagement opportunities.
• Complete special projects and assignments as needed.
• Responsibilities may vary throughout the year based on departmental priorities, seasonal initiatives, and event schedules.

What This Job Offers

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