Communications & Marketing Assistant
About This Position
Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, and participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled.
Qualifications
Preferred: students in the following fields: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media/Film, English/Writing Baseline sills needed include: strong writing skills, basic ability to create or edit graphics, some familiarity with social media platforms for content creation, photography/videography, ability to work collaboratively and handle feedback.
Major Duties
This project provides vital support to the Public Affairs Office by helping create communication products, graphics, videos, and outreach materials that highlight key medical center programs and improve Veteran access to services. By assisting with content development, marketing efforts, and visual storytelling, the student plays an important part in strengthening the medical center's connection with Veterans, staff, and the community.
Conditions of Employment
To participate in this program you must: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National studying in the U.S.
OR
abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities. Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Commit to volunteering 8-20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by your agency and academic institution. Agree to volunteer.
This position is unpaid. No compensation, no stipends, and no hiring preference will be granted from this work.
You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for. Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
Education
Education: To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
You must attach a copy of your transcripts and proof of enrollment to your application package for verification.
You will not be considered if transcripts and proof of enrollment are not received at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted. If selected, we will request official transcripts.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. -To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. -Follow the prompts to select your reΜsumeΜ and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. -After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. - You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing:- Your work experience to include start and end dates; education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance; any knowledge, skills or abilities you've gained through education that relate to the project. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Transcripts verifying you're in good academic standing according to academic institution.