Communications Assistant - Student

Manhattan, KS (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

The role supports marketing communications by creating content for web, magazine, and social media, assists with writing and editing Foundation stories, and fosters collaborative, respectful relationships with colleagues, university partners, and donors.

Own content production for multiple channels including web and print
Conduct research, interviews, and storytelling for web and magazine
Build collegial partnerships with foundation staff, university partners, and donors

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Communications Assistant supports the marketing communications department in generating content for the website, magazine and social media.
Assist with writing and editing of KSU Foundation articles, including researching, interviewing and writing stories for the web and magazine. This position may also support other work related tasks as assigned.
Promote and demonstrate respect, collaboration, and friendly customer service in all working relationships. Establish and nurture effective, collegial working relationships with foundation coworkers, university partners, and donors.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at Kansas State University and an interest in communication, journalism, public relations or related field
Familiarity with AP style
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under time constraints
Confidentiality important

Preferred

Commitment and passion for writing, and editing stories
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Kansas State University Foundation

The KSU Foundation is K-State's strategic partner for philanthropy. We inspire and guide philanthropy toward university priorities to boldly advance K-State. Foundation staff members work in close partnership with university administrators, deans and faculty to secure charitable contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations to support identified priorities for the university and K-State 2025. Gifts received through the foundation fund undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, establish faculty chairs and professorships, provide college and departmental support, and enhance the campus infrastructure. After the money is raised, it must be prudently managed. This function is managed by foundation staff members who work under the guidance of an advisory committee of trustees.Note: The Kansas State University Foundation was established in 1944 and is a separate, independent entity chartered by the state of Kansas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education corporation. Gifts made to support K-State through the KSU Foundation are used according to the donor’s wishes and may not be reallocated by the state. Gifts to the foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Founded in 1944

Manhattan, Kansas, USA

210 employees (19 in marketing)

www.ksufoundation.org