Description: The student Marketing Assistant works with Northwest Arts Center staff and a student Social Media Assistant to create, manage, implement, and evaluate the marketing for all Northwest Arts Center programming and events.

Responsibilities - Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Work with Director, Gallery Coordinator, and student Social Media Assistant to develop thorough marketing strategies for programming, events, and activities.
• Create and maintain records of marketing and promotions implemented for each program.
• Work with the Director, Exhibition Coordinator and MSU Communications to write and develop press releases for programming, events, and announcements.
• Develop marketing copy to be used for promotional materials and by the Social Media Assistant.
• Submit events and programming to University Communications and the MSU Calendar.
• Update web content on the Northwest Arts Center website for programs and events.
• Work with a student Graphic Designer or Print and Design Services to develop and utilize marketing and promotional images and print materials.
• Order printed promotional materials for exhibitions and events.
• Collaborate with other campus departments to cross-promote.
• Reserve and utilize campus and local marketing spaces such as digital screen signage, campus newspaper, and other opportunities.
• Develop assessment strategies to analyze best marketing practices.
• Identify and test innovative marketing strategies for the Northwest Arts Center and its programs.
• Work with the Social Media Assistant for promotion at University and Local events.

• Applicants in Art, Professional Communication, or Marketing degree programs preferred.
• Strong functional knowledge of marketing principles and practices and the desire to apply that knowledge in a professional environment.
• Ability to learn and adhere to gallery and university brand standards and marketing practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work well and quickly under pressure both individually and as a part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Apple Software and Microsoft Office, incl. Word, Excel, preferred. Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications beneficial, but not required. Willingness to learn and use new software applications and processes.
• Ability to relate to and assist all members of our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled at Minot State University in a certificate/degree-seeking program and, if hired, be enrolled in six credits or more each semester that they are employed.
• Applicants must have at least a cumulative 2.50 GPA and, if hired, must maintain at least a cumulative 2.50 GPA each semester they are employed.

The Northwest Arts Center is a non-profit arts center operating on the campus of Minot State University. The Center houses the Walter Piehl Gallery, a public reception area, and climate-controlled collections storage for Minot State University’s Permanent Art Collection and Native American Collections. Over the years the Center has enriched the artistic life of northwest North Dakota with year-round art exhibitions, a performing arts series, a public lecture series, and numerous workshops and artists-in-residence activities. Programming of the Northwest Arts Center is supported by entry fees from its juried competitions, grants, student activity fees, memberships, and private donations. All exhibits are free and open to the public.

Working at the Northwest Arts Center is a great opportunity for students! We are a student-funded facility that provides a convenient and positive place to work while developing transferable skills that will help you regardless of your major or career path.

Here are some reasons why the NAC is a great place to work:

• Located right on campus
• Will work around your class schedule
• Work with exhibitions, events, and the University collections
• Looks great on a resume

The Northwest Arts Center takes applications year-round and is a work-study employer.

• This paid student position can also be registered for internship credits in Art & Professional Communication internship courses.
• Position commitment, at 10 hours per week. A minimum of 5 office hours; the remaining hours will be completed via staff meetings, program attendance, remote work, and additional office hours as needed.
• Work Study is not required for this position; however, work-study recipients are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota

ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.