Communication and Marketing Student Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communication and Marketing Student Assistant serves as a contributing member of the Communications and Marketing team and supports the goals and activities of Housing & Food Services (HFS) through collaboration with many team members. Work will include conceptualizing, developing, designing, and producing digital and print marketing materials for various HFS units. This opportunity is ideal for students with an interest in marketing, communications, design/branding, and/or business. Students will receive authentic experience in a professional environment, including direction and feedback from the Communications and Marketing team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft marketing and promotional materials for HFS, including on-campus retail and residential dining restaurants and cafes, markets, catering, Residential Life events and activities, and business operations.

  • Simple photography as needed for campaigns. 

• Support graphic designer in working collaboratively with the Communications and Marketing team on brand/image, alignment with the Department’s and University’s vision and values, messaging, communications, information design, and graphics and photography. 

• Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current UW Seattle-campus student with interest in design, communications, business, marketing, and/or social media.  

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, digital photography and photo editing.  

• Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal skills.    

• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines and exercise good judgment in a dynamic environment. 

• Ability to represent HFS professionally and to communicate comfortably with students, faculty and staff while working. 

• Ability to function independently and as a team member. 

• Flexibility and availability to work evenings/weekends as needed to capture events on campus. 

• A desire to learn, a strong passion for creativity, and a willingness to have fun! 

• Strong computer skills, with Microsoft Office Suite experience. 

• Web design and social media experience. COLLABORATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position will work closely with the entire Communications and Marketing team, including other student employees, and will receive direction from a unit Manager.   

POSITION COMPLEXITIES

• This position will work 0–19.5 hours per week and will work to meet project goals and subsequent deadlines. Additional duties may be assigned for special events that occur within or outside a regular work schedule. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work is performed in an open office setting with noise and other distractions, as well as various indoor and outdoor locations on the UW campus. 

• This position may travel on foot or by vehicle to campus locations with a camera. 2024 Compensation: starting at $20.23 per hour 

WORK SCHEDULE

• This position does not maintain regular office hours at the outset. The work hours will be determined by consultation with the Manager to accommodate the student’s class schedule. 

• Up to 19.5 hours per week, flexible schedule, Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

• Fall quarter 2024 (with option to extend based on department needs)

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: uw.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/. 

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu.