2024-25 (positions: 2)
Job Title: Marketing and Communications Assistant
Reports To: Katherine Morgan, Digital Communications Coordinator
Wage: $17.00 per hour/part-time
Please note: only PCC students can apply.International students may not work off campus.
Organization and Mission
Literacy Connects is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission of "Connecting people of all ages to a
world of opportunities through literacy and creative expression." The core values that influence our
organizational direction are equity and social justice, creativity and imagination, collaborative
relationships, joy , and transformational learning . Literacy Connects provides individualized, innovative
literacy and arts programming that improve skills, behaviors and attitudes.
Please explore our website (https://literacyconnects.org/) to learn more about our programs and opportunities.
Positions ideal for candidates interested in gaining work experience in:
•Marketing & Communications
•Journalism
•Graphic Design
•Public Relations
•Non-profits
•Social Justice & Advocacy
Position Summary: The Marketing Assistant will support daily operations and programming duties in the
Development and Marketing department. These positions will vary based on the candidate's professional
interests and current organizational needs. This position can provide approximately 19.5 hours per week.
Position 1
Responsibilities:
• Writing : Creating written content for press releases, and digital materials such as newsletters, social
media, and website.
• Content gathering : collecting stories and summarizing events in written form.
• Other duties as assigned: Event planning and preparation and other basic office duties.
Position 2
Responsibilities:
• Graphic Design: Assisting the marketing and communications team in conceptualizing and creating
graphics and videos for internal and external publications, including social media posts, flyers, event
banners, etc.
• Social media: Create content and collaborate with Literacy Connects Marketing team to create and
maintain social media presence and calendars. Attend events as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned: Event planning and preparation and other basic office duties.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
•Understanding of organization's mission and values
•Dependable with strong time management and communication skills
•Experience with basic design software, apps, and/or website editing a plus
•Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
•Successful results of criminal background check