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Outreach & Engagement Assistant
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Job ID 5778
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Art and Art History
Date Posted May 07, 2025
Category Arts (AY)
Job Description

Please carefully read the entire listing to ensure eligibility before submitting your application materials.

Job Title: 
Outreach and Engagement Assistant (OEA)

Category: Work Study—award through student employment is required for all applicants

Department: Art & Art History—Law Warschaw Gallery

Supervisor: Heather Everhart, director and curator
Hours: Flexible; essential workload will vary between lighter and heavier weeks based on the exhibition and event schedule. Hired applicant is welcome to split their award with another work study position.

Start Date: August 2025 (as a summer hire), to plan for early fall programming, transitioning to work study at the start of the academic year

Notes:

-       Only applicants with relevant, demonstrated experience will be considered for interviews, as the role requires a strong foundation in its responsibilities.

-       Applicants must also be able to commit to the full academic year appointment, including the weeks leading up to spring commencement. 

-       First-year students will only be considered for interviews if they have abundant relevant experience. The Gallery does not have capacity to provide first-job experience.

 

Position Overview:

The Outreach and Engagement Assistant supports the Law Warschaw Gallery’s campus and public-facing communications across digital platforms and campus channels. This position is for a student with previous professional or internship experience in communications, arts, or media—and who brings creative, strategic, and visually thoughtful approaches to social media and promotional content.


Under the direction of LWG staff, the Assistant will help develop and manage content across platforms, prepare outreach materials, and ensure the gallery’s exhibitions and programs are visible to both campus and broader audiences. The student will work closely with the director and curator and other Mac staff as appropriate, and will never be expected to make decisions without support. Monthly planning meetings will guide the work.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

-       Verifiable prior employment or internship experience in communications, media, or the arts

-       Experience managing organizational social media or a professional-level personal account (such as those in performing arts or other creative practices with active use as a career-building tool )

-       Proficiency in editing photos and creating promotional graphics (e.g. fliers, posters, story templates)

-       Portfolio demonstrating proficiency with social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok), graphics, captions, short-form video, and/or campaign strategies

-       One-two writing samples (press release, blog post, caption writing, or similar)

-       Understanding of professional communication and reliability

-       Must qualify for Macalester’s work study program through the student employment office

Benefits

Benefits:

-       Gain hands-on experience in digital communication within a visual arts context

-       Build a portfolio of professional outreach and design materials

-       Understand collaborative content development and institutional branding

-       Develop confidence in working with press and communications partners

 

To apply, submit all of the following:

-       Resume

-       Cover note outlining your interest and relevant history. Please be sure to include:

o   Previous key experiences that qualify you for the position

o   Technological experience and proficiency

o   How you have worked independently in the past to manage your time and workload, especially in the context of the academic year’s rigor

o   Portfolio (PDF upload) that includes relevant sample posts, graphics or print design, videos, and 1-2 writing samples from previous projects.

Available Openings 1
Hours 3.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.97/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2025-2026
Contact Name Heather Everhart
Contact Email heverhar@macalester.edu
Work Location N/A
Phone N/A


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