Title

Public Relations and Outreach Assistant

Department Summary

The mission of the Art Department at Bridgewater State University is to engage students in the exploration of their individual creative and art historical interests. Our faculty strives to create an environment in which students can investigate a full range of creative expressions in the studio and classroom and where diverse interests in art production and art history can thrive

Position Summary

Assist BSU fine artist and professor obtain opportunities for exhibition and publication of artworks.

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Duties

The assistant will research opportunities and conduct outreach to publishers and professional contacts by social media, email and by phone. The assistant will complete exhibition applications, send press kits to publishers by email and postal mail, and follow up by phone and email. The assistant will ghost write draft articles to accompany publication of artworks in accepted journals.

Required Qualifications

Fluent in written and spoken English with clear and accurate pronunciation. Position requires research and excellent writing skills. Work habits must be organized and punctual. The candidate must be confident in talking with professional contacts over the phone to gather information and pitch publication or exhibition proposals. Candidate will have at least two years of undergraduate course work in a relevant major such as marketing, communications, journalism, or public relations. Degree completion is not required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for candidate with work or internship experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, or communications and/or an undergraduate degree in one of those majors.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt)

$18

Posting Number

T02161P

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

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