Job Details

Social Media and Newsletter Assistant

Position Number: 9766712
Location: Aurora, United States
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Social Media and Newsletter Assistant

Community College of Aurora

Title: Social Media and Newsletter Assistant

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Community College of Aurora

Campus: Lowry Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range: $17.50 per Hour

Who We Are:

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and identities, including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional students, race, and ethnicity.

More than 20 languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or expand their own knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively seek employee partners who want to join us in reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

Job Summary:

The Social Media and Newsletter Assistant in Cinematic Arts is responsible for assembling and designing posts for the department's social media accounts and newsletter. In this role, the student will collaborate with faculty and department staff to determine what content should be used, write copy and build the posts in alignment with college requirements. The student may be asked to assist with other design or creative projects that support dept. needs. This position is ideal for students with a foundation in graphic design, digital media, or cinematic arts and offers a unique opportunity to develop both technical and creative skills in a professional setting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with department faculty and staff to develop a post calendar up to one month in advance.
Learn college requirements for social media and newsletter posts and implement them as appropriate.
Collect, manage, organize and archive media for use in media.
Write copy for social media posts and the newsletter.
Develop workflow for ongoing review and approvals of social media posts with the CCA Marketing team.
Assist with design and marketing projects, including content creation, graphics, and promotional materials.
Work on creative projects related to the department's promotional needs or ongoing events.
Assist the Department Staff with additional operational duties as assigned.
Take responsibility for timesheet, time off, tracking hours, and making adjustments in the schedule, as per work study allotment, communicating any schedule changes in advance

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to develop and implement work plans
Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a quiet setting, communicate effectively, and maintain a professional demeanor.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and graphic design softwares (Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and a positive attitude
Willingness to ask for help and problem-solve
Ability to stand or sit for long periods; ability to lift 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications
Enrolled in at least one Cinematic Arts class (FVM prefix).
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and/or other softwares for video and media editing.
Basic knowledge of social media platforms and marketing communication is a plus.
Creativity and interest in assisting with visual design and content creation for promotional materials.

Work-Study Eligibility Requirements

This position is available exclusively to CCA students who are eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program. If you are unsure whether you qualify for work-study, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 303-360-4709 or email financialaid@ccaurora.edu for assistance.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must have a completed FAFSA on file
Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours
Must not have already earned a first bachelor's degree
Must be pursuing an eligible program of study

Selection Process:

All submitted applications will undergo an initial review to verify work-study eligibility. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will have their applications forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. The hiring manager will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview.

Applicants who do not meet work-study eligibility requirements will not be advanced in the selection process. Questions regarding work-study eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.

Application Instructions:

By applying for this announced position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Applicants further understand that omissions, misleading statements, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in their not being considered for employment with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or may constitute grounds for further action pursuant to applicable law.

To apply, please visit: https://hr.cccs.edu/jobs/social-media-and-newsletter-assistant-denver-colorado-united-states