Title: Marketing and Media Intern

VP Area: Advancement & Alumni Relations - UMW

Department: Advancement

Campus Location: Jepson Alumni Executive Center

Advertised Range: $12.41 per hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Office of Annual Giving is seeking a creative student with an interest in graphic design, video production, and/or social media to support content creation for fundraising campaigns. The intern will assist with designing marketing graphics, producing photo and video content, and assisting in the reimplementation of the student philanthropy program.

Projects may included but are not limited to:
•Design graphics for emails, social media, and printed pieces
•Create and edit photo and video content
•Brainstorm and pitch ideas to engage students in giving campaigns
•Help tell the UMW story through visuals and messaging
•Assist with content for key campaigns, including:
•EAGLE funding (club crowdfunding in October)
•Giving Tuesday (fall) and Mary Wash Day (spring)
•Young Alumni and Reunion Giving initiatives
•Stewardship content to thank and inspire donors year-round

Schedule is flexible based on student's availability and class schedule.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to speak and write clearly in English
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Enthusiasm for UMW and its mission

Required Experience:

N/A

Additional Considerations:

• Marketing or Business majors
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe tools, or other design platforms
• Experience with social media marketing, email, or print
• Skills in photography or videography

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.