Public Relations Specialist (Part-time)

Working Title: Public Relations Specialist (Part-time)

State Role Title: Wage

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Department: 100005 - Art Design and Art History

 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $16.55

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: 05/26/2025

 

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

 

General Information:

The School of Art, Design, and Art History is seeking a part-time Public Relations Specialist to manage the School's website, weekly newsletter distribution, online calendar, promotions for events, and digital signage. This is a part-time position (29 hours per week, on average) with no benefits.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support for the School's public relations and promotions including the website, social media, weekly newsletter, online calendar, and digital signage. The employee will also complete training for job-related JMU systems. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
-Maintain the School's website
-Prepare and distribute a weekly email newsletter highlighting upcoming events, faculty/staff/student accomplishments, etc.
-Support the public relations needs of the director, faculty, staff, and students.
-Attendance at evening or weekend events may be necessary.
-Develop and execute a social media strategy in conjunction with the School's director.
-Work collaboratively with the College's Marketing & Branding director.
-Write articles for the School's website.
-Update degree checklists, manuals, and other School documents as needed.
-Assist with Graphic Design needs for the School.
-Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

-Fluency in Excel, Photoshop, Word, InDesign, and Adobe Suite software.
-Writing and technology proficiency.
-Knowledge of, and experience with, digital cameras.
-Experience with maintaining websites and other social media.
-Highly developed organizational skills and strong attention to details; ability to multitask and balance several deadlines at once.
-The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, interest in programs offered within the School of Art, Design, and Art History, and be a motivated self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and within a group setting.

 

Additional Posting Information:

 

 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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