Student: Marketing & Events Assistant

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Student: Marketing & Events Assistant. The role involves assisting a local female-owned small business with event setup and breakdown, assembling catering orders, creating and scheduling social media content, taking photos and videos, supporting inventory and kitchen prep, and helping with administrative and marketing projects.

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Assist with event setup and breakdown
Assemble charcuterie boards, boxes, and catering orders
Create and schedule social media content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Take photos and videos of products, events, and behind-the-scenes operations
Support inventory organization and kitchen preparation
Help with administrative projects and marketing campaigns
Required skills: strong communication, customer service, ability to lift 30 pounds, reliable transportation, and current University of Kentucky student status
Preferred skills: experience with Canva, Adobe, social media platforms, photography, videography, and hospitality-related experience
Compensation: $16.50 per hour
Part-time position offering 10-20 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends

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Job Title	Student: Marketing & Events Assistant
Requisition Number	SE04407
Department Name	3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location	Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus	Off Campus
Salary Range	$16.50
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Preferred Education/Experience	- Customer service, retail, restaurant, events, catering or hospitality experience.
Hours per Week	10-20
Job Summary	You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. Female owned and operated small business with a focus on creativity and hospitality. This position is ideal for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, event management, and hospitality while working directly with a growing local business. Assist with event setup and breakdown. Help assemble charcuterie boards, boxes, and catering orders. Create and schedule social media content (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok). Take photos and videos of products, events, and behind-the-scenes operations. Support inventory organization and kitchen prep. Help with administrative projects and special assignments/marketing campaigns.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Current student at the University of Kentucky (or local college). Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented. Comfortable lifting up to 30 pounds and standing for extended periods. Strong communication and customer service skills. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to follow instructions and maintain food safety standards. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Positive attitude and willingness to learn. PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Experience with Canva, Adobe, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or Pinterest is a plus. Interest in entrepreneurship, hospitality, catering, event planning, marketing, or small business operations. Photography and videography skills. Customer service, retail, restaurant, events, catering or hospitality experience. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Flexible schedule.
Deadline to Apply	07/14/2026
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.
Anticipated Start Date	06/17/2026

Posting Specific Questions

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* You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
- Yes
- No
* This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
- Yes
- No
* This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
- Yes
- No

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Job Title	Student: Marketing & Events Assistant
Requisition Number	SE04407
Department Name	3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location	Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus	Off Campus
Salary Range	$16.50
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Preferred Education/Experience	- Customer service, retail, restaurant, events, catering or hospitality experience.
Hours per Week	10-20
Job Summary	You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. Female owned and operated small business with a focus on creativity and hospitality. This position is ideal for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, event management, and hospitality while working directly with a growing local business. Assist with event setup and breakdown. Help assemble charcuterie boards, boxes, and catering orders. Create and schedule social media content (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok). Take photos and videos of products, events, and behind-the-scenes operations. Support inventory organization and kitchen prep. Help with administrative projects and special assignments/marketing campaigns.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Current student at the University of Kentucky (or local college). Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented. Comfortable lifting up to 30 pounds and standing for extended periods. Strong communication and customer service skills. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to follow instructions and maintain food safety standards. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Positive attitude and willingness to learn. PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Experience with Canva, Adobe, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or Pinterest is a plus. Interest in entrepreneurship, hospitality, catering, event planning, marketing, or small business operations. Photography and videography skills. Customer service, retail, restaurant, events, catering or hospitality experience. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Flexible schedule.
Deadline to Apply	07/14/2026
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.
Anticipated Start Date	06/17/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
- Yes
- No
* This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
- Yes
- No
* This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
- Yes
- No

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