Part Time - Marketing & Communications - Strategic Communications Specialist

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Current Penn State Employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. Current Penn State Student (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. REMOTE AND HYBRID WORK NOTE Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Berks Office of Strategic Communications is seeking applicants for a part‑time Marketing and Communications Specialist. The Marketing/Communications Specialist will be responsible for a variety of support tasks including: Fact checking information for news releases and other materials. Entering news articles and graphics into Penn State news database. Maintaining list of media contacts and sending news releases. Keeping track of college publicity. Logistics for special events and video/photo shoots. In addition to support tasks, this opening will represent Strategic Communications at a variety of events and assignments on and off campus. Qualified candidates will have excellent writing and editing skills and basic graphic design knowledge. Experience with creating social media posts, photography, and videography is preferred. This part‑time role is primarily an onsite position at Penn State Berks (1801 Broadcasting Rd., Reading, PA 19610). The opening offers flexible scheduling and may allow for a partial hybrid work arrangement following successful completion of training. Candidates must have reliable access to a mobile phone and dependable transportation. This role is well suited for candidates beginning their career or transitioning from academic study or equivalent experience. Schedule: 20 hours per week Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $20.00 per hour. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle record check will be required in addition to standard background checks. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr