Graphic Design and Web Assistant

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process. Department: CFE Web & Graphic Design Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Student Part-Time Graphic Design and Web Assistant is the principal graphic artist/designer for all CFE publications and outreach materials (for print and on the CFE website). Promotional materials include posters, brochures, flyers, bulletin board displays, event signage, and digital graphics for electronic media. This position also serves as the lead for website management, performing regular updates to CFE's website as well as managing the website update calendar, working with content providers to keep the website updated, as well as performing regular website analytics. They also serve as photographer and provide general support as needed at CFE's events. Essential Functions: Create graphic designs (signage; nametags; etc.) for all large events. Create and format all graphics for the CFE website. Create PowerPoint opener and closing slides for events. Assist with programs and events as needed. Perform regular updates of CFE's websites. Manage the website update calendar and work with content providers to acquire updated content as needed. Create designs for and manage CFE's social media presence. Work with the Event Data Coordinator to perform website analytics. Work with the Event and Program Coordinators to create marketing plans for all programs and events. Serve as photographer at CFE's events. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 20 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour. Other Details This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits. Current American University Employees American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities. American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.