Start date: January 2027, for the Spring 2027 semester (with a possibility of an extension)

General time commitment: 7-15 hours/week

Hourly rate: $18.45-$21

About CommUniverCity

CommUniverCity SJSU is a partnership dedicated to strengthening community connections, health, and education in underserved neighborhoods of Central San José. Working alongside residents, faculty, students, and community partners, we support community-driven initiatives that promote educational opportunity, healthy environments, and neighborhood empowerment.

Position Overview

The Marketing and Communications Specialist helps tell the story of CommUniverCity and the people behind its impact. The Specialist supports internal and external communications, branding, and storytelling by creating engaging content that highlights the work of our students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Working with the Executive Director and Leadership Team, the Specialist will develop compelling stories that showcase CommUniverCity’s mission and inspire audiences to take part in making San José a vibrant place to live, learn, and work.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently create content for internal and external communications while adhering to CommUniverCity and SJSU brand guidelines
• Spearhead social media strategy and content creation across multiple platforms
• Attend organization events to capture photographs and conduct interviews
• Create flyers and other collateral materials using graphic design skills and content provided by Project Coordinators
• Curate impactful content for CommUniverCity’s website
• Write and edit blog posts
• Produce monthly newsletters
• Support presentation development and delivery at the monthly Steering Committee meetings
• Contribute to the creation and production of the organization’s Annual Report

Required Qualifications

• MUST be a current SJSU student in academic good standing
• Must be a Fall 2027 graduate or later
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides) and Canva
• Familiarity with various social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook)
• Experience working in a self-directed, low-supervision environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Reliable method of transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Valid California driver’s license
• Event photography skills
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or various generative AI platforms

For any questions, please contact mary.jimenez-floyd@sjsu.edu.

Applications are open until November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM.