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Advancement Creative Marketing Strategist (Part - Time)
Virginia Jobs, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22802
Working Title:
Advancement Creative Marketing Strategist (Part - Time)
State Role Title: PR / Marketing Specialist III
Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried
Position Status:
Part-Time
College/Division:
Communications and Marketing
Department:
100445 - Advancement Marketing
Pay Rate: Hourly
Specify Range or Amount:
$23.11 per hour
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 08/07/2024
About JMU:
JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!
General Information:
The Office of Advancement Marketing at James Madison University is seeking a Creative Strategist to play a vital role in developing strategic content to support fundraising and engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will have considerable project management experience as well as a track record of developing persuasive promotional materials; compelling, meaningful storytelling in support of fundraising and stewardship; and excellent editorial and graphic design skills.
This position works closely with communications and marketing, fundraising and stewardship staff as well as with campus partners in support of fundraising and stewardship strategies and events for donors and donor prospects. This 3-4 day a week part-time position reports to the Associate Director of Advancement Marketing and pays $23.11/hr (average of 24 hrs/week, maximum of 29 hrs/wk). This work schedule is flexible/ hybrid, although a minimum of 1-2 days a week on campus (at the office) during office hours is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the development of creative concepts for a variety of marketing materials that are engaging, persuasive and attractive while complying with JMU brand standards.• Leverage donor intelligence in the graphic design and copywriting of print and digital materials (including solicitations, funding cases, giving menus, gift proposals, event collateral, white papers, newsletters, impact reports, web pages, social media and magazine ads) to develop compelling messaging in support of fundraising and engagement.• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Advancement partners, print vendors, and serve as a project lead when assigned.• Assist in the AM team collaboration of developing marketing strategies, tactics and messaging for donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.• Serve as a content creator and communicate project status to team members and partners.• Utilize Basecamp to organize, create project schedules, summarize, and then archive design files for future reference.• Learn JMU tools and systems - Cascade, Basecamp, Marketing Cloud, iModules
Qualifications:
Required:
Relevant experience in communications, graphic design or a related field.Experience in public relations or cause-based, branded content creationKnowledge of graphic design and digital marketing principles and practices, as well as print production proceduresAbility to produce professional content through Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.Experience collaborating with teams and managing projects, especially related to content creationExceptional written communication skills with outstanding attention to accuracy and detailDemonstrate the ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently while maintaining priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.Self-confident with a positive attitude and tenacity to get things doneExcel in an independent work environment and at taking initiative
Additional Considerations:
Experience developing strategic communications in support of philanthropyGreat instinct for identifying and developing compelling and meaningful stories in support of fundraisingExperience in an institutional (education, government or nonprofit) settingConditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Advancement Creative Marketing Strategist (Part - Time)
State Role Title: PR / Marketing Specialist III
Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried
Position Status:
Part-Time
College/Division:
Communications and Marketing
Department:
100445 - Advancement Marketing
Pay Rate: Hourly
Specify Range or Amount:
$23.11 per hour
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 08/07/2024
About JMU:
JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!
General Information:
The Office of Advancement Marketing at James Madison University is seeking a Creative Strategist to play a vital role in developing strategic content to support fundraising and engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will have considerable project management experience as well as a track record of developing persuasive promotional materials; compelling, meaningful storytelling in support of fundraising and stewardship; and excellent editorial and graphic design skills.
This position works closely with communications and marketing, fundraising and stewardship staff as well as with campus partners in support of fundraising and stewardship strategies and events for donors and donor prospects. This 3-4 day a week part-time position reports to the Associate Director of Advancement Marketing and pays $23.11/hr (average of 24 hrs/week, maximum of 29 hrs/wk). This work schedule is flexible/ hybrid, although a minimum of 1-2 days a week on campus (at the office) during office hours is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the development of creative concepts for a variety of marketing materials that are engaging, persuasive and attractive while complying with JMU brand standards.• Leverage donor intelligence in the graphic design and copywriting of print and digital materials (including solicitations, funding cases, giving menus, gift proposals, event collateral, white papers, newsletters, impact reports, web pages, social media and magazine ads) to develop compelling messaging in support of fundraising and engagement.• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Advancement partners, print vendors, and serve as a project lead when assigned.• Assist in the AM team collaboration of developing marketing strategies, tactics and messaging for donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.• Serve as a content creator and communicate project status to team members and partners.• Utilize Basecamp to organize, create project schedules, summarize, and then archive design files for future reference.• Learn JMU tools and systems - Cascade, Basecamp, Marketing Cloud, iModules
Qualifications:
Required:
Relevant experience in communications, graphic design or a related field.Experience in public relations or cause-based, branded content creationKnowledge of graphic design and digital marketing principles and practices, as well as print production proceduresAbility to produce professional content through Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.Experience collaborating with teams and managing projects, especially related to content creationExceptional written communication skills with outstanding attention to accuracy and detailDemonstrate the ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently while maintaining priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.Self-confident with a positive attitude and tenacity to get things doneExcel in an independent work environment and at taking initiative
Additional Considerations:
Experience developing strategic communications in support of philanthropyGreat instinct for identifying and developing compelling and meaningful stories in support of fundraisingExperience in an institutional (education, government or nonprofit) settingConditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.