Millersville University of Pennsylvania is hiring: Visual and Performing Arts -

Position Information

Requisition Number
Stu344P

Position Type
Student Worker

Department
Department of Student Workers

Job Title
Visual and Performing Arts - Arts Communication Assistant Academic Year 2024-2025

Classification
Student Worker

Pay Rate
$10.00/hr

Position Summary Information

Hours per week
Flexible

Days Worked
Flexible

Hours/Shift worked
Flexible

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain experience in the many facets of arts marketing and event promotion - critical skills for anyone looking to work in the communications field! Working with the Arts at MU offers a front-row seat to diverse performing and visual artists from near and far while giving you the chance to hone your skills in writing, graphic design, analytics, and so much more. Join our team at the Ware Center and the Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center and make a difference in the cultural landscape of our community! Parking in downtown Lancaster is provided.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in writing, social media, graphic design, photography, and/or video production. (You do not need to be an expert in all, but a willingness to learn new communications skills is paramount!)
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.), navigating the internet, and using social media.
• Willingness to perform varied duties, work with multiple projects at once, and manage deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-manages assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or Photoshop) and willingness to learn more advanced skills will be helpful in this role.
• Experience with web design or WordPress.
• Experience with Google Analytics or other web-based analytics tools.
• Knowledge of social media trends and best practices.
• A passion for and/or experience in the performing and creative arts is a plus!

Job Duties

• Assist with the creation of press releases, e-marketing messages, web content, blog posts, and other communications published by the Arts at MU.
• Develop content for social media that informs, engages, and inspires students and the public to attend Arts at MU events.
• Photograph or videotape selected Arts at MU events and prepare media for use on social media, pre-event promotions, and other communications using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure that the Box Office, various campus departments, and external clients have accurate event information for the public.
• Manage internal and external calendars to meet communications deadlines for each event.
• Research arts marketing trends in local, regional, and national markets and brainstorm new strategies for reaching diverse markets.
• Explore opportunities to present Arts at MU programming to the student population.
• Coordinate with other team members to market events and programs to students, the MU community, alumni, and the community at large.
• Attend at least one Visual and Performing Arts event per month.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as handling the front desk, answering phones, selling event tickets, and folding programs.
• Assist with events occurring at The Ware Center as needed by greeting patrons, setting up event spaces, ushering, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Ability to sit/stand and use a computer for the length of the shift.
• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds.
• Work area may be loud, with various lighting conditions including flashing lights, during events.
• Dress: Business casual unless otherwise noted for a particular event or activity.

Posting Open Date
07/31/2024

Posting Close Date
04/28/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit your resume and a brief letter of interest detailing why you believe you would be a good fit for this position.

We also encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Free tickets to shows and free downtown parking will be provided to Arts at MU student workers.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition
https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11923

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume

Letter of interest

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

• Yes
• No

* What days/hours are you available to work?
(Open Ended Question)

* Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes
• No

* What is your current major/minor?
(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have transportation to the Ware Center in downtown Lancaster?
(Open Ended Question)

* Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?

• YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
• IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
• No.