Office of Community Relations - Marketing/PR Assistant

Office of Community & Government Relations - Communications Assistant
Employment Type: Student Employee

Hourly Rate: $11.00

Responsibilities
The student in this position will assist the Office of Community and Government Relations in strengthening its partnership with the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation and Easley Center by:

Marketing and conducting public relations to improve Parks and Recreation’s outreach for Edgehill community programs.

Planning and executing tailored communications vehicles, including social media, to communicate with constituents and partners in the Edgehill/Rose Park area for Metro Parks.

Meeting with Metro Parks and Easley Center/Rose Park staff to develop relationships with Belmont's Edgehill neighborhood partners.

Attending neighborhood meetings as needed.

Facilitating or working with Edgehill youth to produce communications that promote programs at Easley Center/Rose Park.

Qualifications

Excellent grammar and spelling & punctuation skills.

Knowledge of regulations governing publication of written material.

Organizational and time‑management skills.

Proficiency with computer software used to write and edit materials.

Proofreading and editing abilities.

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to establish relationships with partners.

Experience using social media for outreach.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Commitment to confidentiality.

Availability to travel off‑campus using personal transportation.

Education
Must be enrolled as a current student at Belmont University.

Experience
Paid or volunteer experience in print or electronic newspapers, blogs, YouTube, social media for high school, college, church, non‑profit, or similar organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Belmont University is a Christ‑centered community. In compliance with federal law, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in education or employment. The University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont University is an equal‑opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.

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