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Illinois College · 22 hours ago

ST CREL Student Marketing & Communications Assistant

Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL 62650

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$12/hr - $12/hr

Illinois College is seeking a creative and motivated student leader for the role of CREL Marketing & Communications Assistant. This position involves developing and executing marketing materials and communication strategies to promote career readiness and experiential learning initiatives on campus.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Create impactful graphics, flyers, digital content, and promotional materials tailored to CREL’s diverse programs and initiatives

Design and produce marketing materials for events, workshops, experiential learning opportunities, and campus-wide outreach

Design and assist with CREL-branded merchandise as needed

Maintain and creatively utilize CREL’s office mascot, Captain Cappy, across marketing materials, social media, stickers, and promotional content

Manage CREL’s social media platforms (currently Instagram and Facebook), with opportunities to explore additional platforms based on student needs and engagement trends

Develop, maintain, and adjust a semester-long content calendar with flexibility for weekly updates as needed

Track analytics and engagement metrics to inform content strategy and continuous improvement

Collaborate with CREL staff to gather content ideas, promote programs, and ensure messaging aligns with office goals

Assist with distributing flyers, tabling, and event promotion across campus as needed

Develop and lead an ongoing marketing or communications project that supports CREL’s visibility and outreach across campus

Support other CREL initiatives and office needs as assigned

Qualification

MarketingDesign toolsCommunicationSocial media managementContent strategyCollaborationCreativityTime managementInitiativeIntegrity

Required

A desire to be a role model and live out the ideals of a quality liberal arts education: a commitment to excellence, integrity, communication, acceptance, and shared responsibility for the success of Illinois College

Must be currently enrolled full-time, have completed at least one semester of coursework at IC, and not graduating in Spring 2026

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Initiative, creativity, integrity, and responsibility

Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Willingness to take ownership of projects and grow professionally