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The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time, hourly Marketing and Communications Assistant. As a member of the Communications team, the Marketing and Communications Assistant will:

  • Create and maintain Google Ads and social media ads in support of START’s programs.
  • Monitor ad performance and make strategic adjustments and recommendations.
  • Write articles and content for website, social media, and other communication channels in support of START’s education programs and research projects.
  • Design graphics for use on START’s social media, website, and other channels as needed.
  • Assist with the promotion and execution of START-related events.
  • Participate in meetings to brainstorm content ideas, discuss projects, and provide feedback on communications and marketing strategies.
  • Other projects to be assigned on an as needed basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong interest in storytelling across many platforms.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and creative skills.
  • Familiarity with Google products and tools.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience building and monitoring Google and social media advertising campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Adobe products and photography/video editing skills are a plus.
  • Graphic design experience.
  • Experience writing website and/or marketing content

Salary and Work Location: This is an hourly position, with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2024, with an hourly rate of $25/hr and an average time commitment of 10 hours per week. The position is currently funded to last for 3 months. The person selected for this position is eligible for telework.

Application: To apply, please submit the following materials by email to START's communications manager Deanne Winslett to winslett@umd.edu by March 22, 2024, for best consideration:

  • A cover letter
  • A resume.
  • Two work samples.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.