Adobe Photoshop, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Engagement Marketing, Event Management, Facebook, Federal Government, Flyers, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, LinkedIn, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Recycling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sustainability, Visual Programming, Writing Skills
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Housed within the Facilities Services department, this role will support the Sustainability Manager and the Sustainability Marketing Intern in the duties of sustainability operations and programming including; social media and marketing engagement, event planning, record keeping, reporting, and other tasks as needed. The position offers excellent opportunities for students to improve professional communication skills, gain experience with project management, and engage with campus sustainability via digital outreach, and communications. There will also be opportunities for students to create and implement new sustainability programs/campaigns of their choice.
Department: Facilities Services - Sustainability
Location: Facilities Services Building
Supervisor's Name: Grace Hotopp, Sustainability Manager
Please indicate hours/shifts available: Day time; 5 to 7 hr/wk
Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr
Number of Positions Available: 1
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collaborate with Sustainability Manager and other sustainability associates
- Assist with sustainability initiatives and programming on campus
- Participate in and promote sustainability related programs, resources, services and events on social media and on campus news sources
- Develop, implement, and manage marketing and outreach to promote sustainability programs/initiatives, events and resources including; emails, flyers, posters, social media and campus outreach tables
- Serve as a liaison to campus organizations, residences and other departments to advertise and promote sustainability related events/programs/initiatives
- Assist in managing/improving the campus recycling/composting program through visual art
- Support the annual Green Fee program
Qualifications:- Familiarity with various social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and TikTok
- Experience with Canva, Photoshop, and/or other graphic design software
- Energetic and self-driven
- Excellent organizational and communications skills (oral and written)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of sustainability/environmental studies/related topics preferred
Location: Schenectady, NY
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