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Part Time Marketing/Communications Specialist

Penn State University
University Park, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Sept 2025
💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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

The McCourtney Institute for Democracy in the College of the Liberal Arts is seeking applicants for part-time marketing support for the Institute and The Democracy Group podcast network

Job duties to include:

  • Produce and publish a bi-weekly email newsletter

  • Create and share content for social media platforms

  • Collaborate and coordinate with network members on communications projects

  • Engage partner organizations to broaden the reach of the McCourtney Institute and The Democracy Group

  • Support The Democracy Group's student podcast fellows as needed

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

  • Preferred experience with email newsletter and social media content

  • Community-focused individual who loves engaging others online in civic topics

  • Ability to work remotely and collaboratively with multiple parties

  • Exceptional writing, communication, and research skills

  • Self - motivated, proactive, problem solver who needs minimal direction

  • A goal-oriented individual who approaches projects with a positive, inquisitive mindset

  • A desire to learn new digital media and marketing skills

Compensation:

The compensation for this job is $18 per hour.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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