University of Michigan - Marketing and Media Assistant

Digital Marketer is needed in Ann Arbor, United States.

Client: University of Michigan

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Job Description

The NSF-supported Center for Land Surface Hazards (CLaSH) at the University of Michigan is seeking a creative, dependable, and detail-oriented Marketing and Media Assistant. This position will play a pivotal role in coordinating a broad range of social media and marketing activities to support the Center’s mission of transforming how communities understand and prepare for land surface hazards. The Marketing and Media Assistant will continually seek fun and innovative ways to boost engagement and build the Center’s social media community, support event coverage, and help maintain a consistent and compelling digital presence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of marketing campaigns across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging social media platforms.
• Brainstorm and develop creative strategies to enhance community engagement and awareness of the Center and its initiatives.
• Write grammatically correct, well-worded, and engaging posts tailored for each social media platform.
• Attend special events as needed to take photographs and gather marketing content.
• Collaborate with staff to obtain information about events, meals, news, and promotions for content creation.
• Organize and maintain a content calendar for regular and timely social media posts.
• Analyze the effectiveness of social media activities, using insights to strengthen community engagement and reach.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Creative thinker, able to generate new engagement strategies.
• Friendly, curious, and professional demeanor.
• Dependable, with an ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and management tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Experience with graphic design programs (such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools).
• Prior experience in social media, marketing, or communications in an academic, scientific, or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Experience capturing and editing photos for use in digital communications.
• Interest in earth and environmental sciences, geoscience, or hazard mitigation and communication.

Application & Additional Information

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter detailing their specific interest in the position, CV and contact information for three references. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days, and the review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

270269

Working Title

Marketing and Media Assistant

Job Title

MARKETING & MEDIA ASST (TEMP)

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Earth & Environmental Sci.

Posting Begin/End Date

10/27/2025 - 11/26/2025

Salary

$23.00 - $29.00

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening