Publicity Worker/Public Relations Media Assistant (Work Study)--Facilities

Publicity Worker/ Public Relations Media Assistant 

Publicity Worker/Public Relations Media Assistant, under limited supervision, duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Helping with the management and outreach of the program through the use of social media platforms,   on-line auction platforms, and communications.
• Design and/or distribute posters, pamphlets, fliers, programs, photos and/or videos
• Prepare materials for and/or update website
• Assist with event coordination
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

This position will report to the Surplus Sales unit within Facilities Services and will be responsible for helping advance the vision, business practices and direction of the Surplus sales program through design, marketing, and public relations. Marketing and promotional material will be created for advertisement of surplus property to campus partners, the community, and other stakeholders of the Eastern Washington University Surplus unit.  

This position will report to Trucking Services, Transportation Supervisor.

This position will work a max of 19 hours per week depending on workload. The work week will consist of Monday through Friday and may also include some evenings and weekends. 

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be very familiar with most social media platforms and their various abilities. 

Applicants must have strong organizational skills, documentation skills, and computer skills including experience with Word, Excel, and Google Drive.

Applicants must be task oriented, dependable, and good with time management 

Applicants must be outgoing, flexible, reliable, detail oriented, self-directed, willing to ask questions, and have great customer service skills

Applicant must be able to work with others, have a professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and emotional intelligence.

Applicant must be able to manage conflict, collaborate and work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Strongly preferred introductory level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

Introductory level skills in photography and videography.

Past experience with on-line sales or auctions.

Student employees are subject to EWU’s employment Policies and Procedures and the EWU Student Code of Conduct. As a student employee, you are expected to adhere to both. Please be advised that violations of the EWU Student Code of Conduct may affect your employment on campus, even if the conduct occurs beyond the scope of your job responsibilities.

All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. 

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.