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Martin School Marketing & Communications Assistant

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $15 - $20 per Hour 💻 Marketing 🗓️ April 17th, 2026
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The University of Kentucky is hiring a Martin School Marketing & Communications Assistant. This role involves creating written and visual content using Canva and Adobe, designing graphics and promotional materials, covering events through writing and multimedia, and managing distribution of flyers and digital posts to support the Martin School community during the 2026-27 academic year.

Highlights
  • Develop written and visual content for social media, newsletters, flyers, digital displays, and web platforms.
  • Create graphics, infographics, and promotional materials adhering to UK brand standards.
  • Write event recaps, capture photos and videos during events.
  • Distribute and remove flyers; manage posting and deletion of social media and digital displays.
  • Use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite for content creation and design.
  • Must have knowledge of marketing on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Experience with photography, videography, editing, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
  • Compensation ranges from $15 to $20 per hour.
  • Must be an enrolled University of Kentucky student in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
  • Typically work 4-6 hours per week, mostly weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends possible.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Martin School Marketing & Communications Assistant
Requisition Number DU14521
Department Name 8W100:Martin School of Public Administration
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $15/hour - $20/hour
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Enrolled as a University of Kentucky Student in the Fall 26-Spring 27 semesters.
Required Related Experience
Knowledge of marketing with LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook platforms. Experience with Canva and Adobe design platforms. Has experience with photography, videography, and editing.
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
Sitting at a computer for extended time periods. Some lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.
Shift
Usually days, M-F, 4-6 hours per week total, as needed. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Job Summary
The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant for the academic year of 2026-27 to serve the Martin School community.
Responsibilities include:
  • Content Creation: Develop compelling written and visual content for various platforms including social media, newsletters, flyers, digital displays, and web using Canva and Adobe.
  • Graphic Design: Create graphics, infographics, and promotional materials to complement marketing efforts that adhere to UK brand standards.
  • Event Recaps: Write stories, cover events, take photos and videos.
  • Maintenance: Distribute and remove flyers. Post and delete social media and digital displays.
Candidates must complete an online application and submit the following documents when prompted:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample
  • Sample of Graphic Design Work (Specific Request 1)
  • Sample of Photography work (Specific Request 2)
The ideal candidate will be able to work from August 3, 2026 to May 10, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
An understanding of design principles and at least a year of experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Functional knowledge of photography. Strong writing skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Writing Sample
  4. Specific Request 1
  5. Specific Request 2

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