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Marketing Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511286
Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Office Of External Affairs
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: AGRICULTURAL HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts

Department Overview:

 The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is an engine of scientific discovery, with researchers working across the spectrum of agricultural and life sciences. The college’s mission is to advance and share knowledge, discover solutions, and promote opportunities in food and agriculture, bioenergy, health, the environment, and human well-being. The Office of External Relations is responsible for the communications needs of CALS, including press releases, social media, student recruitment, marketing and promotions, alumni and stakeholder engagement, email newsletters, and publications like Grow magazine.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 2026 (or later, depending on student's availability)

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 Approximately 10 hours per week, accommodating student's schedule

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
Preferred candidates will have experience creating social media content and graphics (Canva, Adobe Express, etc). but willing to train the right person

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
Strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines, work independently and creatively, and take direction
Interest in graphic design and creative content creation, experience preferred but willing to train someone eager to learn

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Marketing Assistant supports the Office of External Relations by managing social media channels, creating engaging digital and print content, and helping promote key events and programs. This role also assists with event coordination, ensuring successful planning and execution of college-wide activities. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone interested in communications or marketing who wants hands-on experience in content creation, copywriting, outreach, and brand engagement within a dynamic academic environment.

The job duties are as follows:
Create social media posts including copy, graphics and/or photos across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter/X
Schedule social media posts following the editorial calendar
Collect analytics for various channel performance (social media, email, events) and report on trends
Create content including flyers, presentations, short videos, and graphics to promote various programs, events, and initiatives
Manage Ag Hall’s lobby screen (schedule and graphics)
Assist with event coordination tasks for various college level events

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform general office tasks, lift ~20 pounds

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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