Intermittent Worker (Marketing) Jobs

Position Function
Our center has the resources, mentorship, and funding pathways to create successful, well-funded start-ups, so we will need help advertising these resources; Knowledge, belief, and incentive; Delivering messaging from the Vicksburg E-Center to the broader community; This position's principle goal is to recruit aspiring entrepreneurs within the community to become involved in E-Center programs.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade : UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile
Empowering students to plan, launch and grow successful local and global companies based on new ideas or MSU invented technology.
Area Of Specialization
Entrepreneurship Office
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain persistent social media messaging on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Make suggestions on how to streamline processes or increase efficacy of program.
• Work closely with the center's Program Coordinator to regularly develop engaging marketing materials.
• Assist in organizing and running live events, both in-person and online, to engage potential entrepreneurs.
• Lead efforts to source story leads and construct short narratives that highlight successful entrepreneurs.
• Complete other duties as requested by professional staff.
• Collaborate and seed story ideas to journalists that can help entrepreneurs gain meaningful press exposure.
• Plan, organize, and execute marketing campaigns to recruit Vicksburg entrepreneurs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Living in or around Vicksburg, MS

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer and social media literacy/familiarity
• Experience with writing press releases, stories, or other similar PR.
• Experience with managing newsletter.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizational-level social media.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable software.
• Experience organizing and running live events.
• Interest in working on a new startup or prior experience with a startup company.
• Pursuing or achieved a higher education degree (Associate, Bachelor's, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Given that Vicksburg has a strong events culture, a significant portion of our outreach will be done through hosting in-person and virtual events. Organizing, promoting, and assisting in running these events smoothly will be one of the main expectations for the position. Given the constantly evolving nature of marketing and the recent formation of our Vicksburg team, expect the week-to-week responsibilities to be updating as we explore different marketing methods.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Examples of Working Conditions and Physical Effort. Please edit as necessary.

• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, grab, reach, lift and other motions related to a physical and active work environment.
• Must be willing to occasionally work assignments outside of normal business hours.

Instructions For Applying
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume, or curriculum vitae and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Restricted Clause
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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