What are the responsibilities and job description for the BereaCorps Marketing and Communications Associate position at Berea College?
JOB
BereaCorps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 and May 2025 Berea graduates that have completed all of their coursework by May 2025.The Marketing and Communications Associate supports the Marketing and Communications department by creating and maintaining visual content for print and digital platforms and producing content for news media outlets. This position contributes to achieving Berea College’s marketing goals by delivering high-quality design work that aligns with the College’s brand standards and effectively communicating with local and state news sources with well-written news focused pieces.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Develop creative designs for a variety of print and digital platforms, including brochures, social media graphics, advertisements, newsletters, event materials, other digital and print assets. Assist in producing and formatting design projects to ensure consistency with Berea College’s brand guidelines. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools to create original graphics and visual elements. Assist in maintaining and organizing a library of digital assets, including illustrations, and templates. Prepare final files for print production and/or digital publication, ensuring all technical specifications are met. Write copy for news media including press releases, news blog articles, and local newspaper features. Assist in creating and maintaining content on the news blog, including gathering information from students and faculty across campus. Collaborate with writers, photographers, and other team members to develop and refine marketing collateral. Utilize web publishing tools to manage online content including text, images, video, and documents. Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
BereaCorps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 and May 2025 Berea graduates that have completed all of their coursework by May 2025.The Marketing and Communications Associate supports the Marketing and Communications department by creating and maintaining visual content for print and digital platforms and producing content for news media outlets. This position contributes to achieving Berea College’s marketing goals by delivering high-quality design work that aligns with the College’s brand standards and effectively communicating with local and state news sources with well-written news focused pieces.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Develop creative designs for a variety of print and digital platforms, including brochures, social media graphics, advertisements, newsletters, event materials, other digital and print assets. Assist in producing and formatting design projects to ensure consistency with Berea College’s brand guidelines. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools to create original graphics and visual elements. Assist in maintaining and organizing a library of digital assets, including illustrations, and templates. Prepare final files for print production and/or digital publication, ensuring all technical specifications are met. Write copy for news media including press releases, news blog articles, and local newspaper features. Assist in creating and maintaining content on the news blog, including gathering information from students and faculty across campus. Collaborate with writers, photographers, and other team members to develop and refine marketing collateral. Utilize web publishing tools to manage online content including text, images, video, and documents. Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
