Off Campus Non-Profit Student Employee- Marketing Assistant (FALL WORK STUDY ONLY)

About the role

This position with an off campus agency supports the Marketing Specialist and the Development/Marketing and Communications Department in executing internal and external marketing and communications projects. The role enhances public perception and awareness of the agency’s mission through print and digital storytelling, with a focus on increasing brand recognition and expanding donor engagement. The Marketing Assistant also participates in fundraising events and serves as a liaison to other departments, local businesses, and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining a communications calendar encompassing print, digital, social, and public media.
• Assist with the development and implementation of social media campaigns, including content creation and maintaining the agency’s presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Coordinate messaging, promotional materials, and record keeping for campaigns such as the Holiday Campaign, March Against Hunger, Hunger Action Month, special events, and others as directed.
• Support marketing objectives by securing pictures, client stories, and documenting results from outreach, corporate, and organizational activities.
• Promote and provide marketing support for peer-to-peer fundraising and other cause marketing efforts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for community engagement activities in appropriate databases and department files.
• Prepare reports on progress, budgets, and expenditures for Feeding America or the agency as assigned.
• Provide data entry support to the Development Department as requested.
• Assist in creating and maintaining departmental SOPs.
• Collaborate with all agency departments to ensure website content is updated at least quarterly and assist with their communication needs.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and stay current with emerging trends and skills in digital and social media marketing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions

• Regularly uses close and distance vision.
• Works at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
• May work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions as needed.
• May work extended or irregular hours and travel to/from events as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Eligible for Work Study Fall 2026 and current UM-Flint student.
• General interest in a Marketing/Communications position.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Successfully pass a background screening.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe design software, Microsoft Publisher, and/or Canva highly preferred.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all constituents while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and demands.
• Strong self-motivator, exercises good judgment, and ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Physically able to assist with event setup and breakdown, including lifting up to 30 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. on occasion.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous volunteer or work experience with fundraising and non-profit organizations preferred.

Modes of Work

Onsite. The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.