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Title: Marketing and Media Intern

VP Area: Advancement & Alumni Relations - UMW

Department: Advancement

Campus Location: Jepson Alumni Executive Center

Advertised Range: $12.77 per hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Office of Annual Giving is seeking a creative student with an interest in graphic design, video production, and/or social media to support content creation for fundraising campaigns. The intern will assist with designing marketing graphics, producing photo and video content, and assisting in the reimplementation of the student philanthropy program.
Projects may included but are not limited to:
Design graphics for emails, social media, and printed pieces
Create and edit photo and video content
Brainstorm and pitch ideas to engage students in giving campaigns
Help tell the UMW story through visuals and messaging
Assist with content for key campaigns, including:
EAGLE funding (club crowdfunding in October)
Giving Tuesday (fall) and Mary Wash Day (spring)
Young Alumni and Reunion Giving initiatives
Stewardship content to thank and inspire donors year-round
Schedule is flexible based on student's availability and class schedule.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

Basic computer skills
Ability to speak and write clearly in English
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Enthusiasm for UMW and its mission

Required Experience:

N/A

Required Education:

Current UMW Student

Required Licensure:

N/A

Additional Considerations:

Marketing or Business majors
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe tools, or other design platforms
Experience with social media marketing, email, or print
Skills in photography or videography

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.