Extra Help / Marketing Assistant
Summary Of Job Duties
The Extra Help/Marketing Assistant designs graphics and creates media to support ASBTDC’s traditional and digital marketing efforts. The position also contributes to special projects and events to fulfill the goals and strategic initiatives of the organization.
Qualifications
- Formal high school diploma;
- Portfolio of samples of design work.
- Significant secondary coursework or bachelor's degree in art, design, marketing, communications, or related field;
- Experience creating graphics for print and digital output;
- Small business knowledge or work experience;
- WordPress knowledge or experience;
- Video editing knowledge or experience.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Design collaborates on conceiving, developing, and designing materials for use in marketing ASBTDC services to Arkansas entrepreneurs and small businesses and educating key stakeholders on the impact of ASBTDC services;
- Create digital and print pieces, such as flyers, social media images, e-books, banners, presentations, reels, and maps, for ASBTDC marketing and educational purposes;
- Distill and interpret statistics to produce easy-to-understand charts, infographics, and reports;
- Apply established brand guidelines, ensuring colors, typography, and logo usage are uniform across all touchpoints;
- Organize and maintain design files and templates;
- Ensure files are correctly formatted and print-ready for vendors;
- Aid ASBTDC staff and offices to fulfill their design requests and meet event and project deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally by email, telephone, and face to face;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects;
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Additional Information
- Salary Information: $21/hr
Required Documents To Apply
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application,
- List of three Professional References (name, email, business title),
- Other (see special instructions for details),
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Samples of design work (minimum of five pieces)
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. Samples of design work (minimum of five pieces) are required. Please upload all application materials to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS.
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS.
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.
A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy.