Student Employee, Communications 26-27 Academic Year

Student Employee, Communications 26-27 Academic Year

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

POS-682

Division

Advancement and Enrollment Management

Department

AEM-Marketing & Communications

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

5/9/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Office of Communications shares the story of Shawnee State University through strategic internal and external communications, digital content, creative services, and brand stewardship. The office partners with departments across campus to communicate the Universitys mission, celebrate its people and achievements, and ensure a consistent and engaging institutional voice.

POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Shawnee State University Office of Communications is seeking creative, motivated student interns to support content development across several areas of our team. Interns will work on real projects that help represent Shawnee State through social media, websites, graphics, video, and campus storytelling. Positions are available in web & digital content, social media & video, graphic design, and copywriting.

Interns will collaborate with professional staff, gain hands-on experience, build their portfolios, and contribute to work seen by students, faculty, alumni, and the community.

Required:

• Strong interest in marketing, communications, digital media, or related fields
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Basic familiarity with one or more areas (web editing, social media, design, video, or writing)
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes

Preferred (varies by role):

• Experience with a CMS or website editing
• Filming and basic editing (Premiere, CapCut, or similar)
• Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva experience
• Strong writing, grammar, and storytelling skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered full-time SSU student
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Follow SSU dress code policy

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Shawnee State University (OH)

Address 940 Second St.

Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662

Phone 740-351-3481