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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu04053P

Home Org Name

Cntr Sustainability

Division Name

Administrative Effectiveness

Position Title

Marketing Specialist

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

The Office of Sustainability seeks a Marketing Specialist to assist with crafting & managing the office's written & visual brand & communication efforts.

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

Essential Functions

The Marketing Specialist will be expected to :

create original written & visual content for the office in line with accessibility standards;

develop & produce videos covering people, projects, & campus initiatives;

collaborate on the design & implementation of communication campaigns;

utilize programs like WordPress, Mailchimp, Siteimprove, YouTube, Adobe, & Canva;

be familiar with accessibility standards for print & electronic media;

monitor & report on communication analytics; &

complete other duties as assigned.

The Marketing Specialist will work closely with the Office of Sustainability Communications Manager to identify needs, project deliverables, & appropriate timelines. Potential efforts to be worked on include :

refresh of the office brand identity;

creation of a general marketing plan;

story / blog writing & posting,

crafting & distributing special announcements,

web content creation & management, &

communication campaigns.

In applying specific knowledge, skills, & talents to individual and team projects, student staff will :

help cultivate & spread an ethic & practice of sustainability;

demonstrate a commitment to inclusion & diversity;

take a leadership role in sustainability projects on campus;

serve as a liaison for the Office of Sustainability;

help with office support duties;

assist with the campus battery recycling program;

attend a weekly staff meeting;

attend all office-sponsored events; &

attend sustainability trainings & other events.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Auburn University undergraduate student.

Expecations :

Positions are open to students from any academic discipline who will have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Workstudy students are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated, team-oriented, collaborative, detail-oriented, & capable of independent work.

Student staff are expected to work 15 hours per week, beginning one week before the start of the fall semester through the last week of classes for the spring semester. Student staff are NOT expected to work when classes are not in session or during finals week.

To be considered, candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (unofficial), and a sample of work pertinent to the position (paper or presentation).

Preferred Qualifications

Students with experience in Marketing or Communications would be preferred.

Pay Rate

20.14 / hour

Work Hours

City position is located in :

Auburn

State position is located :

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date

02 / 28 / 2025

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity (AA / EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (unofficial), and a sample of work pertinent to the position.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https : / / www.auemployment.com / postings / 50960

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