What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Assistant position at Ogden-Weber Technical College?
The Marketing Assistant plays an active role in bringing Ogden-Weber Technical College’s story to life by supporting the Marketing team in work that connects our campus community with the community we proudly serve. This entry-level position is perfect for individuals who are excited to learn, create, and contribute while gaining real-world marketing experience and building a professional portfolio. The Marketing Assistant will assist with content creation, event promotion, photography, video, and basic design tasks, helping showcase OTECH’s programs, people, and impact with creativity and integrity. Designed as a hands-on learning opportunity, this role values enthusiasm, attention to detail, collaboration, and a genuine interest in growing skills while strengthening community connections.
This position reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager.
- Assist the Marketing Team in creating content for the college’s social media channels by supporting photo and short-form video capture at campus events and around campus.
- Contribute to written content for the college website, including drafting and assisting with blog posts.
- Support the team by hanging posters, delivering flyers, and updating digital screens with announcements and promotions.
- Provide basic help with event coverage by taking photos, videos, or helping with setup and materials.
- Organize and update the college’s photo and video library.
- Assist in collecting stories or information about students, programs, and events to be shared on social media or the website.
- Help make simple edits to flyers, graphics, or other materials.
- Perform other basic tasks as assigned to support the marketing team.
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Education, training, or experience in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Journalism, Advertising, Event Planning, Digital Design, or Social Media Management — or current enrollment in a related field of study.
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships.
- Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize resources and set priorities in a fast-paced team setting.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines.
- Spanish-speaking proficiency desirable.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Adobe Express).
- Photography and/or videography skills.
- Work is a combination of sitting comfortably at a desk and physical exertion which includes walking for long distances and standing for extended time periods.
- Ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- This position may include occasional travel to community events, which may include weekends and evenings.
- This position occasionally works in an outdoor environment with exposure to weather related heat and cold, rain, wind, and related elements.
WORKING HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., up to 29 hours per week. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
CONDITIONAL OFFER: A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
Ogden-Weber Technical College is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expressions, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal laws.
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Salary : $18 - $23