Communications Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

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Position Information
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Position Title
Student Communications & Marketing Specialist III_On-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support III
Position Type
On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
2
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
Wage Per Hour
19.40-23.25
Division/School
Elliott School of International Affairs
Department Name
180112 INST INTL ECONOMIC POLICY
Department Bio
The Institute for International Economic Policy serves as a catalyst for high-quality, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary research on policy issues surrounding the global economy. IIEP connects a network of 60+ interdisciplinary faculty and visiting scholars with students, policymakers, private-sector leaders, and 30+ Executive Circle ESIA Alumni. The Institute advances GW's engagement in the global economic arena through research, events, conferences, and external partnerships, including deep ties with the World Bank. IIEP also supports student professional development through paid research assistantships, staff positions, fellowships, and networking opportunities.
Position Specific Summary
The Communications Assistant III will support IIEP's digital communications, marketing, and public engagement efforts while serving as a student team lead for Communications Assistants I and II. This advanced role is intended for students with strong prior communications, social media, marketing, or related experience who are comfortable guiding the work of other student assistants.
The Assistant III will help coordinate the Institute communications team alongside the Program Manager. Responsibilities include leading weekly team meetings, relaying priorities and feedback, assigning or clarifying tasks, reviewing student content, providing guidance to other assistants, and helping ensure that communications projects move forward in a timely, accurate, and organized way.
Successful candidates will be highly detail-oriented, strong writers, organized, dependable, comfortable giving constructive feedback, and interested in taking a leadership role among peers.
Standard Position Description
The student will manage and/or design marketing and communication strategies and content for departments and/or special events. Tasks may include: Planning, creating, managing and executing marketing plans and campaigns, website resources, digital content and design, and/or managing of social media accounts. While completing work with a high degree of discretion, the student will work within organization marketing standards and guidelines. Special projects or other duties may be assigned
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Career Development
Required Qualifications
Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have excellent writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, strong judgment, and interest in student leadership. Prior experience with communications, editing, Canva/design tools, social media, or team coordination is strongly preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/13/2026
Job Close Date
09/04/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Alexandra Rivera
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
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Background Check
The student employee will:
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