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Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Programs & Marketing, the Marketing Assistant serves as a Marketing team member in graphic design, photography, video and social media. Duties include creating content, project management, communicating daily updates to necessary staff, control equipment and supplies, work to ensure a safe environment for all, and be a leader within the program and department of Student Recreation and Wellness services. Many of our marketing student employees are building their portfolio to showcase from social media content, marketing/graphic design skills, and more! Join our team for the Fall 2023 semester! Many of our project requests come over the summer to prepare for the Fall. If you are open to working over the summer, please express that interest in your cover letter.

Questions? Please reach out to Rusty Caldwell @ Rcaldwell@uakron.edu.

Pay rate: $10.30/hour

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Produce content (physical & digital) for posters, flyers, brochures, web banners and other promotional materials for the department.
  • Collaborate with Assistant Director, Programs & Marketing and other marketing assistants.
  • Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and regarding arrangement; size, font, style, and related aesthetic concepts.
  • Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout(s).
  • Strong attention to detail, with exceptional editing and communication skills.
  • Create Social Media content.
  • Strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and specifically; Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
  • Strong understanding of Canva program for Social Media content.
  • Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
  • Maintains high standards for work areas.
  • Maintains a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Manages and communicates schedule and show up for scheduled shift on time.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Required Qualifications:
  • Prefer Junior and Senior level student in Graphic Design, Photography, Videography or Marketing but students with experience and knowledge are also encouraged to apply.
  • Must be a full-time student in The University of Akron for the duration of the semester(s) in which you are employed:
  • 12 credit hours for undergraduate students
  • 9 credit hours for graduate students
  •  Cannot exceed 29 hours of on-campus work each week, (19 hours for international students)
  •  Organizational and management skills as they relate to direct job duties.
  •  A strong working knowledge and understanding of graphic design and marketing.
Hours Scheduled:
 Approximately 3 - 10 hours per week