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Marketing & Media Asst
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Job ID 31749
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer University Musical Society
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

UMS’s Digital Marketing Work-Study student will primarily assist the Director of Digital Media and Digital Marketing Coordinator across a breadth of projects and platforms critical to UMS’s communications strategy.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Create and ensure on-time delivery of accurate, brand-compliant content:
•    Blog and social media campaigns
•    Email marketing drafting and review
•    Website content management
•    Assistance with grassroots marketing efforts
•    Assistance with cross-campus/student marketing efforts 

 

Educational Value

An affiliate of the University of Michigan, University Musical Society (UMS) has been bringing the world’s leading professional music, theater, and dance companies to Ann Arbor for the last 148 years. We’re seeking students to join the UMS Marketing team as work-study staff from September 2026 - April 2027.

UMS offers approximately 50+ performances each season by top-ranking international artists including symphony orchestras, dance and theater companies, and a wide array of chamber music ensembles, solo recitalists, jazz artists, world music artists, opera, and choral groups. UMS events are held in Hill Auditorium, Power Center, Rackham Auditorium, and other venues around Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and southeast Michigan. For more info about UMS, visit ums.org.

This experience provides an introduction to working in an in-house communications department. In addition to gaining valuable “real-world” experience working as an integral member of the UMS Marketing team, UMS work-study students will also get complimentary tickets to most UMS performances.

Job Requirements

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Have a strong interest in the performing arts
•    Dedicated, focused work ethic
•    Excellent writer and proofreader
•    Excellent people skills
•    Excellent attention to detail
•    Ability to prioritize effectively in a deadline-sensitive environment
•    Proficiency working with social media and Google suite

GREAT TO HAVE:
•    Past experience in an office environment
•    Experience in Adobe Creative Suite
•    Familiarity with email and/or social media management platforms
•    Familiarity with project management tools (such as Asana)

Hourly Rate $16.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Monday, August 31, 2026
End Date Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Primary Contact Eric Woodhams
Primary Contact's Email ewoodham@umich.edu
Supervisor Eric Woodhams
Work Location UMS Liberty Office 520 E Liberty Street, Suite 300 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Work during 9 am - 5 pm business hours; hybrid
Phone N/A
Fax N/A