Communications Digital & Content Strategies Work-Study

Union College


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study please contact the Financial Aid office at .

The Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking a dynamic motivated work-study student to support our social media and marketing projects. This role offers hands-on experience in higher education communications content creation and brand management.

Department: Communications & Marketing

Location: Silliman Hall

Student supervisor: Rachel McNeil

Work Available: Business Days (some nights and weekends as agreed upon)

Rate of pay: 9.70/hr

Number of positions available: 1

Key Responsibilities

  • Content Creation: Brainstorm develop and produce engaging social media content (specifically for Instagram and TikTok) that promotes Union College and its student body.
  • Production Support: Assist the content team during on-campus photo and video shoots.
  • Administrative Aid: Provide general administrative and operational support to the Communications and Marketing team.
  • Graphic Design: Help create and edit digital and print assets such as flyers social media graphics and merchandise aligned with Unions brand guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with and interest in current social media platforms trends and video formats.
  • A passion for storytelling marketing and upholding Union Colleges mission and values.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Interest or experience in graphic design (familiarity with Canva Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design tools is a plus).

Professional Benefits

  • Practical Experience: Build a portfolio in social media management content creation and market research within a professional setting.
  • Mentorship: Work closely with and learn from an experienced team of marketing professionals.
  • Flexibility: Enjoy adjustable work hours designed around your class schedule.

Location: Schenectady NY

E-Verify Participation:Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study please contact the Financial Aid office at .The Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking a dynamic motivated work-study student to support our social media and marke...