Interim Communications Assistant

TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
  • New York, NY
  • $18 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

Interim Communications Assistant

  • 514474
  • New York, United States
  • Interim
  • Opening on: Aug 18 2026
  • Closing on: Sep 30 2026

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Posting Summary:

The Klingenstein Center is seeking an Interim Communications Assistant to help shape and amplify the center''s digital presence through engaging digital communications and social media initiatives.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

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

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND 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 to 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.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor''s degree
  • Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity
  • Must be able 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 with 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, to anticipate and take the initiative to fulfill Center needs

Salary Range:

$18 - $18 (per hour)

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY

Skills

  • Academic Researchunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Adobe Product Familyunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Content Developmentunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Digital Mediaunmatched
  • Email Marketingunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Graphicsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • LinkedInunmatched
  • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Online Marketingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Photographyunmatched
  • Power Amplifierunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
  • Social Media Marketingunmatched
  • Storytellingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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