Office of Community & Government Relations - Communications Assistant

Employment Type Student Employee Hourly Rate $11.00 Special Note All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at Primary Duties and Responsibilities The student in this position will assist Office of Community and Government Relations in strengthening the partnership with Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation and Easley Center by helping to market and do public relations that will improve Parks and Recreation’s outreach for Parks’ programs designed to meet the changing needs of the Edgehill community. Additional duties include: Plan and execute tailored communications vehicles, including social media, to communicate with constituents and partners in the Edgehill/Rose Park area for Metro Parks. Do data entry as necessary. Meet with Metro Parks and Easley Center/Rose Park staff and develop relationships with Belmont's Edgehill neighborhood partners. Attend neighborhood meetings. Facilitate or work with Edgehill youth to produce communications designed to promote programs at Easley Center/Rose Park. Required Qualifications Excellent grammar. Spelling & punctuation. Knowledge of regulations governing publication of written material. Organizational skills. Working knowledge of computer software programs used to write and edit various materials. Proofreading and editing skills. Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively. Ability to establish relationships. Use of Social Media. Work on deadline. Confidentiality. Have or use transportation to work off Belmont campus. Required Education Must be enrolled as a current student at Belmont. Required Experience Paid or volunteer work on print or electronic newspaper, blogs, YouTubes, social media for high school, college, church, non-profit, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Belmont University