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Study Abroad Peer Ambassadors President & Marketing Assistant 

 

Available Openings: 1 

Hours, Pay rate: 6-8hr per week, $14/hr 

Time Frame: August 2022 – May 2023 (10 months, flexible) 

Reports to: Communications and Marketing Manager 

Job Category: Virtual or In-person: Communications/Marketing/Public Relations 

Learning Outcomes: Develop leadership experience and skills related to event management, social media marketing, WordPress, Mailchimp 

Job Description 

The UNC Study Abroad Office seeks applications for our Study Abroad Peer Ambassadors (SAPA) President who will also assist with marketing and outreach initiatives. Responsibilities will include: 

  • Assist with recruitment and training for new study abroad peer ambassadors. 
  • Maintain an up-to-date roster and keep members informed of upcoming events. 
  • Schedule and lead SAPA general body meetings.
  • Coordinate with other SAPA exec members to achieve organization goals. 
  • Provide planning and logistical support for study abroad events.  Assist with promotion. 
  • Spearhead a classroom/student organization outreach initiative. Develop list of professors to reach out to, and draft message requesting assistance with promotion. Participate in classroom visits as needed. 
  • Plan and post content on Instagram and Facebook. Generate, edit, and share regular content that builds meaningful connections with community. Capture and analyze the appropriate social media data/metrics, insights and best practices. Experience creating reels a plus. 
  • Update study abroad online brochure pages as assigned. 
  • Help develop and/or update individual marketing toolkits for each faculty led program director. This includes helping to put together a communication timeline, email drafts, a postcard sized promotional image, and a link to google albums. 
  • Generate content for website as assigned. Publish student spotlight surveys, and assist with discipline based advising webpages. 
  • Assist with drafting e-newsletters to various audiences. 
  • Meet weekly with Communications and Marketing Manager to discuss priorities for the week and progress towards ongoing projects. 
  • Participate in various stages of developing marketing content and advertising materials to promote Study Abroad such as updating print flyers, eBillboards, online brochure pages, homepage featured content, etc.  
  • Assist with Heels Abroad Photojournalism scholarship selection, training, and portfolio collection. 
  • Assist with other Marketing/Communications related tasks as assigned. 

Job requirements 

We offer a friendly, casual work environment. Student employee must demonstrate the ability to think creatively, operate as part of a team, and work independently with moderate or limited supervision. Previous study abroad experience preferred.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Apply Now” color=”sky” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgo.unc.edu%2Fsaomarketingassistant|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]