Marketing and Communications Assistant

Job Title:

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Requisition Number:

DU11901

Department Name:

8X000:College of Fine Arts

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range:

$12.00/hour

Type of Position:

Student

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education:

Junior or Senior

Required Related Experience:

NA

Required License/Registration/Certification:

NA

Physical Requirements:

NA

Shift:

5-10 hours per week

Job Summary:

The College of Fine Arts (CFA) seeks a Marketing and Communications Assistant for the 2024-25 academic year. The preferred candidate is a self-starter with initiative and creative ideas. Duties of this position include, but not limited to:• Field reporter, content creator, and storyteller, creating graphics, narrative, and/or video content for the CFA social media platforms (including Instagram and TikTok)• Develop written and visual communication for a campaign that directly speaks to the student experiences within CFA• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms and trends, and digital marketing strategies is preferredThis position has flexible hours with up to 10 hours per week and may be performed remotely and/or onsite at the supervisor’s discretion. Review of applications begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled.Additional documentation:

1. Under SPECIAL REQUEST 1: Please submit a link to a video – up to 30 seconds – describing your favorite place on campus. Be sure the video answers the what, where, and why, with a target audience of current and prospective students.
2. Under SPECIAL REQUEST 2: Please submit a portfolio of 2 or 3 sample print or digital pieces you have designed.

The University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts thrives because we serve and honor individuals and communities with unique and distinct voices. The College intentionally supports an authentic environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion through artistic programming and curricula that explore and celebrate the experiences of those voices. Because we believe that the arts are essential to the life of the individual and the community, we actively facilitate wide-ranging creative expression among our faculty, staff, and student artists and commit to inclusivity in our hiring and recruiting of faculty, staff, and students. In alignment with our DEI commitment, we welcome and invite applicants who have a deep interest in advancing this mission and those who possess the skills and experience for this work. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, we pledge to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed and valued, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. Visit our website: https://finearts.uky.edu/

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education/Experience:

NA

Deadline to Apply:

07/31/2024

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.