Marketing and Communications Assistant

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details

Posted: November 6, 2026

Level: Educational Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position

Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: December 2026

Work Location: CT State Capital: (950 Main Street Hartford CT 06103)

Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, November 18, 2026 .

Position Summary

The Marketing & Communications Assistant provides part-time support to the Capital Campus PR Coordinator in the execution of marketing, communications, and promotional activities. This position supports social media, graphic and digital content, large-format printing, elevator displays, and other communications projects as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Capital Campus Public Relations Coordinator, the Marketing and Communications Assistant is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with creating, formatting, and scheduling social media content.
• Support the development of graphics, promotional materials, and digital content.
• Maintain and update campus elevator displays and promotional materials.
• Process and complete assigned large-format printing and plotter requests.
• Assist with event promotion and communications projects as assigned.
• Maintain organized communications files, content calendars, and digital assets.
• Provide general administrative and production support for the campus communications function.
• Complete communications assignments and projects under the direction of the PR Coordinator.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with relevant coursework,

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with social media content creation and management.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and follow direction.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, graphic design, or a related field
• Experience with large-format printing or graphic production.
• Higher education, nonprofit, or communications experience.
• Experience creating and managing engaging social media content, including photography, videography, graphic design, and written communications across multiple digital platforms.

Salary

• $37.74 hourly

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• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

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