Part-Time Marketing/Communications Assistant

Title: Part-Time Marketing/Communications Assistant

Salary Range: $25.00 per hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Ky. Technical College

Department: Institutional Advancement

Total Rewards

Benefits

West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) seeks a creative and motivated part-time Marketing/Communications Assistant to support marketing and communications efforts for the Paducah School of Art & Design and Clemens Fine Art Center. The individual in this role will play a key part in developing engaging content that enhances community awareness and participation while ensuring all marketing materials align with WKCTC’s branding guidelines and standards.

Job Duties

Job Summary:

West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) seeks a creative and motivated part-time Marketing/Communications Assistant to support marketing and communications efforts for the Paducah School of Art & Design and Clemens Fine Art Center. The individual in this role will play a key part in developing engaging content that enhances community awareness and participation while ensuring all marketing materials align with WKCTC’s branding guidelines and standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Design flyers, social media graphics, TV, and marquee visuals following WKCTC’s established branding guide.
• Produce advertising and marketing materials for a variety of platforms, including print, social media, websites, and digital markets, to enhance community engagement and awareness.
• Plan, write, and distribute press releases, blogs, social media content, radio scripts, and video materials that support WKCTC’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that strengthens our region’s workforce and community.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications & Media or equivalent employment experience.

Recommended Certification(s): Digital Design, Promotion Design & Production, and/or Video Production

Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods of time, extensive use of a computer; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 15 lbs.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency in multiple Adobe Creative Cloud programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere).
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills Requested

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community members.
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of WKCTC’s branding and messaging standards.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.