Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, the Photography & Marketing Assistant is responsible for implementing marketing plans to promote Associated Students programs and events. This position will also assist with capturing, editing and organizing photos. This may include, but is not limited to, efforts in the following areas: the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Student Government, Aztec Recreation, Viejas Arena, Cal Coast Open Air Theatre, Mission Bay Aquatic Center, SDSU Children's Center and more.

This position assists the professional marketing staff with producing marketing materials, social media content, data collection, and other duties as assigned. This position offers professional work experience that provides a broad range of skills to students who are pursuing marketing-related careers.

Primary Functions

• Assists with developing content and creating a cohesive brand for social media accounts across A.S.
• Executes the strategic marketing plan for A.S.
• Promotes A.S. branding and tells the "A.S. Story."
• Conducts research on current trends and best practices to inform photography and marketing strategies
• Participates in planning, organizing and executing photo shoots for programs, events, social media and promotional materials
• Supports all photography efforts, including taking photos, archiving and tracking
• Enhances photos to improve overall quality and meet project requirements
• Maintains and cares for photography equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition and available for use
• Collaborates with the marketing team to implement marketing plans based on event and campaign needs
• Assists with organizing and executing photo shoots for programs, events, social media and promotional materials
• Collaborates with the marketing team to implement marketing plans based on event and campaign needs
• Executes the strategic marketing plan for A.S.

Customer Service and Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with various A.S. and University departments
• Interacts professionally with students, staff and event participants, providing excellent customer service and addressing inquiries related to photography and marketing safety
• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
• Adheres to Associated Students' Code of Safe Practices
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence. Ensures proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately

Job Requirements:

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

• Students must be enrolled in at least half time units at SDSU (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate).
• International students must have full-time enrollment at SDSU (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate).
• Global Campus units do not meet the SDSU unit requirements.
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Journalism, Business Management or Marketing majors preferred
• Preferred candidate will be a returning student for at least one additional school year

Experience:

• Social media management experience required
• DSLR camera experience required
• Proficient computer skills utilizing the Google Suite required
• Marketing, promotions and social media analytics experience required
• Proficient in Asana preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva preferred
• AP Style knowledge preferred

Trainings:

• Anti-Harassment training (must be completed within 30 days of hire)
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training (Must be completed within 30 days of hire)
• Gender Awareness Training (Must be completed within 30 days of hire)

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate creativity in capturing and editing photos, contributing fresh ideas to marketing campaigns
• Deliver high-quality photos that meet organization standards
• Complete photo shoots and editing tasks within the allocated time frame
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail in all aspects of photography and marketing tasks
• Must be capable of maintaining positive working relationships with students, staff and faculty
• Must be able to exercise tact and exhibit sound professional judgment
• Strong organizational skills required. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and follow projects through to completion
• Must have competence in social skills and cultural diversity
• Must be able to work efficiently and show initiative while working independently and on multiple projects at once
• Must be professional and courteous at all times and work well with different work styles

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, colleagues and guests
• Must have strong English language skills and the ability to read, write and verbally communicate at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Ability to operate cameras and other photography equipment effectively
• Ability to operate a computer, proficiency with Google Suite and ability to learn and utilize new software programs
• Ability working with social media sites including, but not limited to, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work quickly under pressure and with multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work well with diverse staff and customers

Schedule & Working Conditions

This is a part-time (15-20 hours/week) position with expected hours to be worked during business hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evenings as needed, depending on events schedule.

Work Environment

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking around campus. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Events and outreach work is both indoors and out and will involve exposure to heat, sun, cold, rain, weather and other outdoor elements. Work often involves standing for long periods of time.

Physical Demands

This position requires the individual to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. Physical requirements include but are not limited to: walking, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in confined space, lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying loads.

Relationships

Inside the Organization:

• Reports to the Marketing and Communications Coordinator
• Interacts with full-time and part-time A.S. employees, including but not limited to the A.S. Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, A.S. Government Affairs staff and the five A.S. executive officers
• Interacts with A.S. student volunteers
• If hired, this position cannot be a voting member of an A.S. board, committee, or commission or a voting member on the A.S. Board of Directors and/or the three A.S. Councils
• If hired, this position cannot support any candidates running in the A.S. Elections. with services related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities listed above as this could be a perceived conflict of interest

Employment Category: Range I, Step I: $17.75