Student Public Relations Assistant

University of New Mexico • Gallup, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The UNM-Gallup Public Relations Department is seeking a motivated student employee with a flexible skillset to perform communications and marketing related duties with a focus on student engagement. The employee, under the supervision of the Sr. Public Relations Specialist, will also perform office duties and other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good computer skills.
• Good people skills.
• Willingness to learn and practice new job-related skills (training provided).
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete brand training for The University of New Mexico.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, the following: Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, the following: Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Photoshop, Express, Acrobat, etc.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, the following: Cascade content management system for updating websites.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, the following: Social media content management.

Responsibilities

• Works on creative projects with a focus on student engagement, which may include: Designing and updating flyers, Formatting digital newsletters, Writing stories, Taking and editing photos, Maintaining campus events calendar, Creating social media content, Creating and sharing video content.
• Assists the Sr. Public Relations Specialist and Sr. Web Designer in brainstorming ideas for ways to engage the UNM-Gallup student population.
• Prints and posts marketing and informational materials in appropriate physical locations around campus.
• Maintains digital kiosk content.
• Provides customer service at visitor center.
• Provides support for campus events.
• Performs office duties as needed, such as: Greeting visitors, Taking notes during meetings, Answering phones and taking messages, Scanning documents, Running errands.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed