Paul Robeson Cultural Center Work Study Positions

Program Marketing Assistant

Responsibilities

Build knowledge of programs, events, speakers, artist, and other guests for the current academic year.
Plan, create, and execute new marketing materials to promote daily operations and services offered by the center through different forms of media.
Create, write, and distribute press releases for events and services.
Attend programs and events hosted by the center and assist with live social media, video recording, and photography.
Evaluate current marketing, advertising, and public relations operation and assist in creating updated ways to reach students for the current academic year.
Disseminate marketing pieces across campus in a timely manner.
Pursue interviews with campus radio, blogs, newspaper, TV stations and other media sources
With the help of the program coordinator plan, market, and facilitate one program during the current academic year. (i.e. open forum, panel discussion, etc.)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Applicants should have demonstrated coursework and/or experience in communication, media, public relations, and marketing areas. Must be eligible for and accept federal work-study grant. Additional skills desired from candidates:

Creative, organized, and efficient
Teamwork skills AND able to work independently
Initiative and self-motivation, able to work autonomously while updating supervisor regularly
Able to handle multiple tasks
Oral/written communication skills
Flexibility
Willingness to learn
Strong computer skills to include Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Strong skills in Photoshop, Premiere, and other Adobe creative suite software
Able to work 10-12 hours a week, M-F, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on program and event days as late as 10:30 p.m.

Compensation

$9.50/hr; paid bi-weekly

Robeson Ambassador

Responsibilities

Responsible for keeping front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material
Greeting and directing guests as they approach the front desk
Answering questions and addressing complaints
Provide callers with information such as but not limited to contact information, voicemail for staff, center events and programming information, BLUEprint recruitment information, Paul Robeson Cultural Center co-sponsorship information, and currents events relevant to the center and those served by the center
Pick-up and drop off mail on a daily basis
Assist in receiving stocking, distribution, and inventory of office supplies. Assist in organizing storage areas and supplies
Responsible for upkeep of the center including but not limited to hourly cleaning rounds, posting and displaying upcoming events, weekly cleaning of storage room, etc.
Continuously build knowledge of programs, events, speakers, artist and other guests for current academic year
Tabling for the center at scheduled times through the semester, different events, and programs
Assist in disseminating marketing pieces in the center, HUB-Robeson Center, and across campus in a timely manner
Lead Paul Robeson Cultural Center and HUB-Robeson Center Tours upon request
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Applicants should have demonstrated coursework and/or experience in communication, public relations, and marketing areas. Must be eligible for and accept federal work-study grant. Additional skills desired from candidates:

Perceptive, organized, and efficient
Teamwork skills AND able to work independently
Initiative and self-motivation, able to work autonomously while updating supervisor regularly
Strong communication and people skills (i.e. friendly, cordial, dependable, etc)
Able to handle multiple tasks
Oral/written communication skills
Flexibility
Willingness to learn
Strong computer skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
Familiarity with office machines (e.g. fax, printer etc.)
Able to work 10-12 hours a week, M-F, between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on program and event days as late as 10:30 p.m.

Compensation

$9.50/hr; paid bi-weekly