Social Media/Marketing + Graphic Design (2 positions) Student Assistant

The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) is seeking two student assistants to support departmental marketing, communication, and promotional initiatives:
• One Social Media & Marketing Student Assistant
• One Graphic Design Student Assistant

Both positions will collaborate closely to ensure cohesive branding, effective communication, and strong visibility for RHTM programs, events, and affiliated initiatives. 

• The Graphic Design position will be on an as needed basis in fall and will have more consistent 
work in spring semester with our annual Student Enrichment Fundraiser and pays $15/hour
• The Social Media & Marketing position will be fall/spring semesters up to 10 hours per week and pays $15/hour.

Social Media & Marketing Student Assistant
Summary
The Social Media Marketing Student Assistant will create digital content for the RHTM website, social media platforms, and university digital screens. This student will help disseminate communications, update web content, and promote departmental programs to current students, prospective students, 
campus partners, and the broader UT community.

Responsibilities
• Create digital media for social platforms, the RHTM website, and digital screens to increase 
awareness across multiple audience groups.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to gather timely content about guests, events, travel, and program activities.
• Plan and Execute on-campus activations to get word out about the RHTM program crosscampus, as well as, be available for departmental events on an as needed basis which could 
include off-campus (these will be optional paid opportunities when they occur). 
• Develop marketing efforts to expand public knowledge of RHTM programs and track engagement.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Design Student Assistant to ensure cohesive branding and messaging.
• Provide regular updates to department staff

Graphic Design Student Assistant
Summary
The Graphic Design Student Assistant will create print and digital marketing materials—including flyers, calendars, posters, banners, logos, and events collateral. This student will collaborate with the Marketing Student Assistant to ensure graphics are effectively used across web, social media, and digital signage. The role directly supports the RHTM Annual Fundraiser in spring semester. 
Responsibilities
• Design printed materials — flyers, calendars, posters, banners, and other departmental collateral.
• Develop event-specific content — logos, PowerPoint slides, program books, and branded materials for the RHTM Annual Fundraiser.
• Communicate with sponsors and vendors to meet brand and print specifications.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Student Assistant to ensure alignment of messaging and visual identity.
• Provide regular updates to department staff

Qualifications (for both positions)
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior majoring in Journalism & Electronic Media, Public Relations, Advertising, Communication Studies, Art, Graphic Design, Marketing, or related fields.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, WordPress.
• Experience with marketing projects, digital technologies, or social media preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Interest in careers in graphic design, advertising, communications, or marketing is preferred.
• Samples of previous work will be requested during the interview process