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Form of workMarketing and Graphic Design Student
Requisition Number:DU11713
Department Name:3DH41:Aux Services - University Events
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Salary Range:$15.00/hour
Type of Position:Student
Position Time Status :Part-Time
Required Education:Current UK student pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Required Related Experience:None
Required License/Registration/Certification:None
Physical Requirements:Able to walk long distances, climb stairs and lift, pull and push objects up to 25 lbs
Shift:Flexible. Assignments will be project-focused, therefore hours will vary based on deadlines and upcoming events. Schedule to be determined in coordination with supervisor.
Job Summary:The Marketing and Graphic Design student intern will design and deploy promotional and informational materials to support various needs within University Events. The main focus for this position will be working with the College Business Management Institute (CBMI). Responsibilities include coordinating arrangements for the annual conference to be held the last week of July each summer, at the University of Kentucky. Hundreds of business officers and administrators from colleges and universities across the United States attend. CBMI faculty include university presidents, top-level administrators, and other experts in a variety of fields.
Projects include but are not limited to:
- Print and Graphic Designs
- Managing social media platforms which include LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Updating and managing the CBMI website via Drupal
- Creating content and banners for the CBMI mobile app
- Creating marketing campaigns in Salesforce
- Leading a small team on the Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee
- In-person management of on-site conference activities
Additional responsibilities may include assisting University Events with other design related projects including, but not limited to, designing standard floor plans and layouts for various buildings across campus, creating Graphic Designs for in-house projects, and more.The ideal candidate would be able to commit to working as the Marketing and Graphic Design student intern for at least two years.
Please upload a sample of your original Graphic Design work. This is a requirement for this position and will be asked for when uploading your resume.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Strong Graphic Design skills; Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and/or another creative platform; Ability to work autonomously and within a group; Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience preferred but not required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:This position is recommended for students pursuing a degree in Integrated Strategic Communication (ISC), Marketing, Communication, Digital Media and Design, or another related field at UK.
Deadline to Apply:02/16/2024
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.
