The Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) is currently accepting applications for our Communications & Event Planning Dept. These positions give students hands on experience with all aspects of social media, design, marketing and advertising. Students in these positions are given the responsibility of creating and executing strategic marketing plans with all ASMSU departments as well as developing and maintaining a relationship with appropriate media to facilitate information exchange between all of ASMSU to campus and community groups. These are a compensated positions where you can set your own hours around your class schedules, and our offices are conveniently located on campus in the Student Services Building! You will be given great opportunities to build relationships with professionals and gain valuable IT related experience. Employment term begins Summer 2012 and lasts until the end of the Spring 2013 semester. The job descriptions of the positions available are attached. If you have any questions or would like to apply please email your resumes to: hr@asmsu.msu.edu. You may also submit your resume for the position on MySpartanCareer.com.

Title: ASMSU Assistant Director of Graphic Design

Compensation: $4,320 annually ($1,440 each Summer, Fall and Spring semester)

Term of Office: One year beginning the first day of summer semester and ending the last day of spring semester

Office Hours: 12 per week during the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. In the Student Services Building or in another location necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of ASMSU as deemed appropriate by the supervisors.

Supervised by: Director of Communications and Event Planning

Responsibilities:

Assists Director of Communications and Event Planning in administrative tasks as necessary

Assist in the production of all promotional items for ASMSU

Collaborate with ASMSU Central Staff to order promotional items

Conducts primary and secondary research and analysis to understand constituent’s attitudes towards ASMSU (conduct online polls)

Develops a marketing policy and suggests strategies for promotion and outreach of ASMSU

Engages in various external initiatives to support public awareness and participation in ASMSU at the grass-roots level

Conducts research and facilitates surveys of undergrad opinions (other AD job)

Updating and Maintaining Social Media and Website (FB, Twitter)

Talk to local businesses for sponsorships or coupons around election time

All other matters delegated by the Director of Communications and Event Planning and the ASMSU Chief of Staff

Assist with the design and layout of a monthly ASMSU publication

Assists in the creation of artwork for promotional items for ASMSU

Requirements:

Knowledge of Social Media

Basic Website Maintenance skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to comprehend and understand the structure and function of ASMSU

Ability to exhibit behavior and conduct reflecting the mission of ASMSU

Knowledge and understanding of graphic design programs such as Adobe Software