About the role#
The State Controller's Office is hiring a student assistant to support the Public Affairs Office with visual and digital content. You will work on creative projects for outreach, engagement, and media relations. This position offers the chance to develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and research while working on high-visibility projects.
What you'll do#
- Create digital and print materials including presentations, flyers, social media carousels, and reels.
- Manage photo gallery curation and create new templates for various uses.
- Maintain and implement branding guidelines across Microsoft Office products.
- Review existing graphic materials and suggest updates.
- Keep organized records of drafts, approvals, and final versions of all deliverables.
- Research and share best practices for multimedia design.
- Contribute ideas for adjusting messages and participate in creative development and planning meetings.
- Liaise with other divisions to support website updates and provide design guidance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student in Graphic Design, Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports and emails.
- Ability to translate complex financial or government information into plain language.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
- Experience with Adobe InDesign and Canva is ideal.
- Knowledge of public administration and organizational communication principles.
Location & details#
- Location: Sacramento, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible, Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 4:30 PM.
- Hours: Up to 24 hours per week during the academic year, up to 40 hours during breaks.
- Compensation: $18.00 to $26.00 per hour.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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