Student Assistant, Marketing + Brand Communications

Student Assistant Marketing Brand Communications

Department: Marketing Brand Communications

Reports to: Senior Digital Media Strategist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Who we are and what were about:

KU Endowment is an independent nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.

As an employee of KU Endowment youll witness firsthand the power of our donors generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students faculty and programs and everyone benefits.

People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.

What we are looking for:

A part-time position responsible for helping the Marketing Brand Communications department with multiple functions including marketing communications (email website and social media content); video editing; and special events such as One Day One KU. The ideal candidate for this position understands the power of storytelling and the role it plays in connecting the University of Kansas with its supporters.

This is a temporary position and is open only to undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Kansas. The individual in this position will work 10-15 hours per week scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in person at KU Endowments Lawrence office. Employment is evaluated at the end of each 16-week semester and could be extended by mutual agreement. Summer employment may also be considered.

The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowments stated core values collaboration curiosity empowerment and excellence and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.

Whats a typical day look like

• Engage with KU Endowment staff; university faculty staff and students; donors and others to gather information needed to write and edit compelling content for websites e-newsletters social media and other publications. Ideally the writing will have a strong element of storytelling that illustrates the impact of donors and private philanthropy at the University of Kansas.
• Edit or create videos for social media that inspire donors and show the importance of private philanthropy at KU.
• Conduct research on best practices in various areas including email marketing content creation video production development writing and more. Share knowledge acquired with other staff members.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Whats required to be considered:

• The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior student at KU who has completed upper-level coursework in journalism or communications and has significant experience writing and editing for publications and online media.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Writing samples and/or social media content samples (personal or for an organization) will be reviewed prior to hiring. Please be prepared to share those during the application/interview process.

What separates the best from the rest

• Detail-oriented excellent writer who is familiar with AP style.
• Proficient in the Mac environment.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and tools in the Microsoft Suite (Word Outlook Teams PPT).
• Ability to work individually with minimal supervision and also in a team environment.
• Scriptwriting videography photography and video editing a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment.
• Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology.
• Strong attention to detail time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion.

Physical Requirements:

• A valid drivers license.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training donor meetings networking events and/or work-related activities.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers keyboards and a mouse laptops phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The person in this position frequently communicates with donors colleagues students and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to operate a computer keyboard mouse and other standard office equipment; able to clearly view and read information on a computer screen; occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds.
• Rare travel requirements can include the following evenings weekends and out of town overnights as a regular part of the job.

Sounds good right Whats next

Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for this position on our website.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.