Outreach Assistant

Story County • Ames, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist the Community Engagement Coordinator with networking, written and digital content creation, and community involvement. This position is available for the 2026-2027 school year for up to 16 hours/week. Work hours may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with coursework in English, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Some knowledge of comprehending social media analytics, videography and photography, and multimedia capture and presentation tools.
• General knowledge of standard office equipment (computer, fax, telephone, copier, etc.), video cameras, digital cameras, and standard office software (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases, etc.).
• Some knowledge of press releases, brochures, written documents, and grammatical and spell checking.
• Firm understanding of available tools and platforms in social media.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Must be prepared to provide required documents for Form I-9 on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Expands and refines Story County Conservation's online presence.
• Plans and creates social media content and monitors online activity involving Story County Conservation.
• Creates and edits outreach videos.
• Identifies new outlets for spreading Story County Conservation's message.
• Provides hands-on assistance with electronic and printed newsletters, brochures, and websites.
• Performs other outreach-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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