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 

How to Apply

You can apply to become either a PRCC Robeson Ambassador or Marketing Assistant on Workday.

Please log onto Workday. Go to "Career" worklet, select "Career Opportunities", and search "REQ_0000001001" 

If you are having any questions or concerns, please email us at prcc@psu.edu or stop by our center and say hi!