Student Promotions Assistant

Basic Function and Responsibility: 

Assist the CNAS leadership team with tasks associated with promoting the NAS academic programs, including but not limited to NAS courses, NAS faculty research, alumni of NAS programs, and discipline-specific content. Assist with office needs including answering phones, greeting visitors, filing documents, making copies, contributing to the CNAS online presence, and other assigned tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Assist with creation of print materials (posters, newspaper ads) that center on CNAS academics and programming suitable for a wide range of media. 
2. Take, edit, and organize photos and videos that center on CNAS academics and programming to be shared on social media.
3. Research and create content for Anishinaabe News and Anishinaabe Radio News
4. Assist the CNAS office team with day-to-day office operations
5. Assist CNAS office team with communications (email, phone, posting posters, etc)
6. Attend trainings as required. 
7. Adhere to the policies and student employee expectations as required
8. Complete other duties or tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Work-study required.
2. NMU student in good academic standing.
3. Demonstrated experience with working independently and in a team environment.
4. Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills.
5. Free from any social probation imposed through the University’s judicial process at the time of application, and remain free of any probationary status.

Additional Desired Qualifications: 

1. Previous experience working in an office in a supportive role
2. Evidence of executing creative content and messaging. 
3. Graphic design skills and/or photography skills.
4. Knowledge of tribal nations in the Great Lakes region.
5. Knowledge of Native American studies.
6. Familiarity with Anishinaabe language.

Required for application: 

1. Cover letter explaining interest in position
2. Resume
3. Two references (names, relationship, and phone numbers)
4. NMU On-campus Employment Application for Career Service

Foster Community while Developing Workplace Skills:

The Center for Native American Studies endeavors to create a welcoming space where everyone can exchange knowledge and share space with our campus community including employees and alumni. This position presents opportunities for intentional relationship building which requires respect and humility.