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Marketing Communications Assistant

UNH-IOL is seeking a dynamic, self-starter to assist the marketing and communications team. This paid position, which also serves as an internship, is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working in a fast-paced and fun work environment at a real business on campus. Students with IOL work experience have a 90 % hiring rate for starting career paths at a more experienced level, demonstrating the potential for rapid career advancement with the amount of skills and knowledge gained during their experience. 

The Marketing Communications Assistant will work with the Communications Manager to implementing organizational communications and marketing strategies. This individual is a team-player with a positive outlook, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to gain industry exposure working in a cutting-edge technology organization.

You will help contribute to ideas, create content for social media and blog posts, and research members and industry trends with the opportunity to grow and learn valuable skills that will help you transition into the workforce. 

Roles and Responsibilities

We’ll teach you how to:

  • Support our day-to-day marketing mission through market engagement, member engagement, and working with IOL staff to generate marketing communications and promotional campaigns. 
  • Post to and monitor our social media platforms: LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.  
  • Post lead generation/promotion campaigns in our marketing automation application, Marketing Cloud by Salesforce. 
  • Use our project management application, ClickUp, to help keep projects and teams on target. 
  • Contribute to marketing campaigns by creating content for promotion campaigns.
  • Create reports and metrics on email, website, and social media usage.
  • Provide event management support for IOL industry events or UNH hosted events.
  • Use the Adobe Suite creative tools Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator.

About UNH-IOL

The University of New Hampshire Interoperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) is a globally recognized independent test lab dedicated to being the world's premier data networking resource. Located in Durham, the IOL tests company devices for interoperability, conformance, and certification before they are available. We test networking, data, telecommunications, and storage products used in everyday life.

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

  • Working toward a college degree in a related field, e.g., English, marketing, communications, advertising, business, computer science, etc.
  • Curious, fast-learning, and resourceful
  • Self-motivated, hardworking in a fast-paced environment
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Strong communication skills

Work Hours and Availability 

  • During the semester, you must be available between 12 and 20 hours/week, Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 6 PM.
  • Summer, winter, and spring breaks work 30-40 hrs/week.
  • Work days do not have to be consecutive and can be during the week based on your availability; for example, working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and working around your academic calendar. 
  • Hours can be flexible to accommodate vacation time and school commitments. Open communication with your supervisor about any schedule changes is necessary.

Additional Job Information

Please submit a résumé along with the required on-line application form to be considered for this position. Performance-based raises may be awarded periodically.

Special Requirements

  • Background check is required prior to employment.
  • Eligibility for employment at the UNH-IOL may be restricted due to Federal law or regulation, including regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security and the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Access Control. Offers of employment may be conditioned upon verification of eligible citizenship if necessary to comply with federal law.
  • Eligibility for employment is subject to change at any time.

EEO Statement

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.


Additional Information

Positions Available: 1
Typical Starting Rate: $12.00-$14.00+/hr based on experience. **We offer frequent raise opportunities! Earn up to $29.35/hr.
Post Date: 8/19/2024