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• # Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.## ## **This position is available only to enrolled American University students.**## Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.**Department:**School of International Service**Time Type:**Part time**FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt**Job Description:****Summary:**The School of International Service is seeking a creative and enthusiastic graduate student to join our Communications & Marketing team as a Visual Content Designer. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in content creation, branding, and digital storytelling while showcasing SIS student life and faculty research.**Essential Functions:*** Graphic Design: Create eye-catching graphics and visual content for Instagram and other platforms to highlight SIS programs, events, student experiences, and faculty research. Develop templates and design systems to establish a cohesive, recognizable look across our social media channels.* Brand Consistency: Help maintain and evolve a consistent visual identity for SIS social media that engages our audiences and reflects our community.* Photography and Videography: Occasionally capture photos and videos or edit short-form video content to supplement graphic design work.* Storytelling: Develop creative ways to showcase what makes SIS unique—from student perspectives to groundbreaking faculty research and community engagement.* Ideation and Planning: Collaborate with Communications & Marketing staff to brainstorm content ideas, pitch concepts, and contribute to overall content strategy.* Trend Analysis: Stay informed on social media trends, platform best practices, and emerging content formats to keep our channels fresh and engaging.**Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:*** Part-time.* Student.* 5 - 10 hours per week.* Must be available to work in person Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.**Salary Range:*** $18.50 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).**Required Education and Experience:*** Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be a current American University graduate student.* Strong proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).**Preferred Education and Experience:*** Previous experience working at AU campus office.* Ideal candidate will hold a Federal Work Study award that is not already being used but not required.**Other Details*** **This position is available only to enrolled American University students.*** Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an employer.* Visit for additional information about American University employment and benefits. **Current American University Employees**American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. **Contact Us**For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu. *American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.*
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