Marketing and Communications Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Marketing and Communications Assistant Role Title PR & Mktg Spec II Role Code 29092-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 284W0112 Agency Eastern Shore Community College Division Eastern Shore Community College (Div) Work Location Accomack - 001 Hiring Range $16.26-$21.00 per hour, commensurate w/ qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

20 hours a week, with occasional weekends.

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Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

Position Summary:

The Marketing Assistant plays a hands-on role in sharing the college's story and connecting the campus with the surrounding rural community. This position supports the Marketing Director in executing multi-platform campaigns, maintaining the college brand, and helping to boost enrollment. This is an ideal role for an energetic, organized individual with some media skills, who is comfortable wearing many different hats.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Capturing campus activity both in the context of daily happenings and also special events with both photography and videography.
• Assist in specific targeted promotions by assignment.
• Assist in planning, setting up, and promoting on-campus events (e.g., Registration Days, career Fairs) and working local outreach events.
• Assist in press release writing.
• Conduct student interviews and record testimonials.
• Occasional video editing.
• Flyer, brochure and hallway sign creation.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in graphic design tools like Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Social media content creation skills with video (reels, stories, Instagram).
• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the college professionally.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A genuine appreciation for a rural community and the mission of ESCC.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3217P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/11/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://es.vccs.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96879

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Alternative Hiring Process Letter