Interim Communications Assistant

About the role

The Communications Assistant will play a key role in shaping and amplifying the Klingenstein Center’s digital presence through hands-on digital and social media initiatives. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for a creative and strategic thinker interested in storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a social media strategy that promotes the Klingenstein Center to key audiences.
• Maintain, use, and build upon an archive of video, photo, and text content.
• Create and post content across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Monitor social media to like, repost, and comment where appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff to highlight key moments, individuals, and themes.
• Work with alumni and volunteers to solicit content and help amplify messaging.
• Analyze engagement and adjust strategy to maximize reach and impact for both organic and sponsored audiences.
• Assist with other digital communications, such as writing, proofreading, creating graphics, and writing content for email marketing and web pages.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Ability to learn new software and research techniques as needed.
• Ability to think critically and propose innovative ideas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including detail orientation, multi-tasking, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete assigned projects with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with social media, marketing, and/or communications (experience in educational or non-profit organization is a plus).
• Content creation skills, including video, photography, and design (expertise with Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Monday.com is a plus).
• Experience developing data-informed social media strategy including organic and sponsored content.
• Excellent writing, proofing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Prior experience as an administrative assistant.
• Prior experience supporting complex operations and staff members at an academic and research center.
• Prior experience with academic and/or student program support.
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate, and take the initiative to fulfill Center needs.

Pay

$18 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid.