Marketing Assistant Job at Virginia's Community College System in Danville

Marketing Assistant

Position Title: Marketing Assistant – Public Relations & Marketing Specialist I (Code 29091-SW).

Agency: Danville Community College Division, Danville Community College (Div).

Location: 590 Danville, VA. Work schedule: Monday to Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Part‑time face‑to‑face role serving the Public Relations & Marketing Department.

Pay Range: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour.

Responsibilities: The role supports purchasing, web development, photography, and general day‑to‑day operations of the department. It builds brand equity and community awareness of DCC programs and services, assists in PR & Marketing initiatives, and performs special assignments such as other duties as assigned or assistance during emergency declarations.

• Support purchasing, web development, photography, and general departmental operations.
• Build brand equity and community awareness of DCC programs and services.
• Assist with PR & Marketing initiatives, including social media and communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support emergency declarations when required.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of basic business and marketing concepts.
• Familiarity with social media, social networking, email marketing, and search engines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Comfort with multi‑tasking in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong writing and copy‑editing abilities.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, students, administration, and community members.

Additional considerations: Relevant marketing experience and relevant purchasing experience may be considered.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Contact: Rachel Baines, rachel.baines@danville.edu.

EEO Statement: The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination.

ADA Statement: The Virginia Community College System complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts.

E‑Verify Statement: VCCS uses E‑Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States.

Background Check: The selected candidate must complete a criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, and completion of the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.