About the role#
Franklin University is hiring students for the Marketing and Purchasing Work-Study Program. You will support university events, promotional initiatives, apparel operations, and social media activities. This role provides hands-on experience in communication, event support, customer service, and project coordination.
What you'll do#
- Manage inventory, distribution, and tracking of promotional items, apparel, and swag.
- Create social media content and provide event coverage.
- Represent the university at campus and community events.
- Support commencement activities, including merchandise and apparel sales.
- Assist with event setup, teardown, and attendee engagement.
- Provide administrative and operational support to Marketing and Purchasing projects.
- Participate in outreach efforts to promote university programs and student engagement.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Franklin University student.
- Federal Work Study eligibility.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, professional, and customer-service oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfort interacting with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience with social media platforms is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on departmental needs.
- Availability: On-campus availability is preferred Tuesday through Thursday. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for events.
- Physical requirements: Ability to lift, organize, and transport promotional materials and event supplies.
About Franklin University
Franklin University is a nonprofit institution based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1902, the school specializes in degree programs for adult learners. It maintains a presence through its main campus and online course offerings. The university serves a broad population of students and has a network of nearly 45,000 alumni.
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