Student, Graphic Design Assistant

Communications and Marketing, Institutional Advancement, Blake Hall, FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all current FVCC Students, enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.

START DATE:
This position will start Fall Semester 2026

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Academic Calendar Year 2026/2027

PAY RANGE:
$14.00 to $16.00 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE:
Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but may work occasional evenings and weekends to assist with events; may work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:
Casual wear with appropriate coverage

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:
Supports the Lead Graphic Designer in creating newsletter and media screen content, poster creation and photography, as needed.

POSITION DUTIES:

Assists in creating content for newsletters, media screens, privy press and posters

Assists in the creation of event support materials like posters, menus and signage.

Assists in the organization and layout of 2 weekly digital newsletters and a weekly printed news flyers

Reports to the Executive Director, College Relations, Communications, and Marketing, or Designee.

And other duties as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and

Ability to ensure and maintain confidentiality, and

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs to accurately perform word processing, data entry and emailing tasks, and organizing, and

Knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe Create Suite, and

Ability to use office technology skills, and ability and willingness to learn new programs, and

Ability to provide quality customer service and interact in a pleasant and professional manner with students, staff, faculty, donors and the public, and

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers, supervisors, students, donors, and the public, and

Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and

Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated, and

Possess good organizational skills and attention to detail, and

Ability to follow directions and procedures, and

Possesses a cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students, donors, and the public.

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Writing, graphic design, communication, critical thinking, effective reasoning, professionalism, customer service

PREDICTED OUTCOME:
Examples of work that can be used in a portfolio

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:
FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION:
Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement, Human Resources Partner, Recruitment, vclement@fvcc.edu or 406-756-3985.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.

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