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Marketing & Events Coordinator - IE

Working Title: Marketing & Events Coordinator - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 100597 - Community Engagement and Volunteer Center

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $14.50

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

Are you a marketing baddie? Does your content bring all the leads to the yard? Can you go from zero to online detective in 2.5 seconds? In this specialized role as a Marketing & Events Coordinator, you will:

Implement 1-2 events per semester (ex. Open House & Volunteer Fair, Holiday Happy Hour, etc.)

Lead 4 community excursions per semester (ex. Tour, Taste, and Learn, etc.)

Assist with communication, messaging, and content creation using CEVC brand standards (print, digital, etc.)

Create and share stories, images, and videos for social media and the web (Canva, Cascade, Korbyt, etc.)

Provide general admin and event support

Your general responsibilities will include:

Leadership and Program Implementation Participate in CEVC trainings, reflection sessions, and meetings to enhance knowledge and skills Co-lead Dukes Making a Difference (DMAD) Co-lead Dukes Volunteer opportunities each semester Assist with program support, planning, and execution Support classroom and community preparation and reflection sessions

Recruitment and Outreach Recruit students for all CEVC events and programs (ex. tabling events, class visits, etc.) Serve as a liaison between CEVC and colleges, departments, and student orgs Support student involvement via BeInvolved, Volunteer Now, etc.

Scheduling Essentials:

DMAD SPRING TRAINING: Friday, April 17, 2:00-3:30 pm

START DATE: August 12, 2026 (chat with us if you need assistance with housing prior to a lease start date)

40-HOUR FALL TRAINING: August 12-18, 2026

DMAD: August 19-21, 2026

SCHEDULE: work a maximum of 10 hours per week *NOTE: Some required events may take place on an occasional evening and weekend.

Know how to do everything listed above? Don't worry, you don't have to. It would be awesome if you bring these to the table:

Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)

Ability to start on August 12, attend a 40-hour Fall Training, and work a maximum of 10 hours per week

Interest in learning about and working to address community priorities, including ending hunger and homelessness, supporting health, youth and education, welcoming immigrants and refugees, and protecting the environment

Effective time management, task organization, and prioritization skills

Maintain flexibility, think critically, and identify solutions

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate). E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.

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