Communications & Marketing Student Assistant
Do you find joy in sharing stories through writing and social media? Do you have a flair for design or photography? Excited about organizing events or guiding tours? Want to gain experience and make an impact in branding and communications strategy?
The Biomedical Engineering department is looking for an exceptional student to join our team in Old Engineering 106. This is a professional position that will be an excellent experience to build your resume and add real-world projects to your portfolio.
We are looking for students interested in expanding their skills in the following areas:
· Marketing
· Communications
· Events
· Multimedia, including Graphic Design & Video
The Communications & Marketing Student Assistant will work directly with members of the Biomedical Engineering team in a variety of areas, from communications to graphic design and events to organizing the department bulletin board. Some tasks you may be assisting with include but are not limited to: social media content, web content, multimedia, print and digital marketing, newsletters, and promotional collateral. You will also assist with biomedical engineering event and tour activities, with responsibilities to include assisting with event set-up, operating the event registration table, taking images and photos at events, and assisting with event promotion and metric reporting. There will be some general department duties as well, such as keeping department bulletin boards up to date and ordering office supplies as needed.
Requirements:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Must want to learn and work diligently – this is an engaged position
· Ability to work independently AND in groups
· Outstanding work ethic and character
· Desire to be resourceful and ask questions
· Punctual and responsible
· Friendly and team-oriented
· Ability to work largely in-person at Engineering 106 and some asynchronously through Microsoft Teams
· Willingness to make active contributions to team meetings and department objectives
· Ability to thrive in a busy environment with multiple projects
· Confidently and professionally interact with UArizona faculty, researchers, community VIP’s, and senior staff
This position involves:
· One year commitment as University of Arizona student
· Approximately 15-20 hours/week, normally between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
· Flexible schedule, with very occasional weekend or evening hours for events
In your cover letter, please be sure to include:
· What areas of marketing and communications you are most interested in working
· Your availability for spring and summer 2025 (hours and days)