We seek a talented student to assist with marketing, public relations, and communications projects. This position is designed to gain hands-on marketing, public relations, and communication experience. We are looking for a detail-oriented student with writing and social media skills who will show initiative, organization, and positivity and represent John A. Logan College with competence and professionalism.
Education & Experience Requirements
Education required:
- Must be an enrolled JALC student, with a minimum of 6 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters
- Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Have a high school diploma
- Have a FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid office
Qualifications Required:
- Excellent writing skills (grammatical and conceptual)
- Possess diplomacy, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Must have strong organizational and presentation skills
- Basic knowledge of Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills, Adobe Creative Suite; Associated Press writing style; competency in all social media platforms
Qualifications Preferred:
- Career aspirations in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, sports journalism, integrated marketing, advertising, or design-related fields
- Experience with photography and videography
- Familiarity and interest in social media platforms and strategy
- Some journalistic experience
- Experience with WordPress or similar web content management systems
Essential Functions & Position Duties
- Write ad copy, press releases, and student and staff spotlight articles for public dissemination and use in College promotional material
- Update content on all College-sponsored social media platforms and website
- Conduct research interviews, take photographs, and edit press releases, social media, and web content
- Occasionally assists with or attends campus events as requested
- Assist in covering and promoting Logan Athletics Events
Non-Essential Functions of the Position
Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.
Why Work on Campus?
✅ Flexible Hours: Designed to fit around your class schedule
✅ Convenient Location: Work right where you study
✅ Skill Development: Gain experience in customer service, organization, teamwork, and more
✅ Networking Opportunities: Connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students
Hours: 16 hours a week
JALC Mission: “To enrich lives through learning and community engagement.”
John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
