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Marketing & Media Asst
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Job ID 63464
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Ford School is seeking a part-time student graphic designer to work directly with our communications team to publicize programs, events, and research. In this role, you will create a wide variety of visual assets and help drive our social media engagement.

Overview of the job:

-Design  (80%): Design a diverse range of digital and print materials, including web images, posters, event programs, policy briefs, flyers, brochures, newsletters, reports, and donor communications. Manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing assignments, tracking deadlines, organizing files, and communicating progress or potential delays. Maintain brand consistency by following Ford School and U-M guidelines.

-Social Media (20%): Produce engaging social media graphics and short-form videos.

-Collaboration: Communicate with Ford School staff to gather information about upcoming events, news, and promotions to draft social media posts and generate creative visual content.

Please send a link to sample work as part of your application.

Educational Value

This role offers hands-on experience within a professional communications team. Students will learn how graphic design and social media integrate into a comprehensive communications strategy while contributing to the production of the Ford School's digital and print materials.

Job Requirements

Note: While minimal remote work is an option, in-office work is prioritized and highly preferred due to the collaborative nature of this position.

Must be a current University of Michigan student.
Exceptional graphic design skills.
Proficient in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with the social media content creation process.
Bonus: Experience utilizing Canva or Adobe Express is helpful.

Please send a link to sample work as part of your application.

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $19.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Monday, August 31, 2026
End Date Saturday, May 1, 2027
Primary Contact Christopher Myers
Primary Contact's Email myersca@umich.edu
Supervisor Madie O'Farrell
Work Location Weill Hall, 735 Sout State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Phone 734-615-9594
Fax N/A