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

General time commitment: 10-15 hours/week

Hourly rate: $18.45-$20

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 will assist with internal/external communications and branding of the organization. The Specialist documents and promotes the work of CommUniverCity-affiliated students, faculty, staff, and partners to external and internal stakeholders. The Specialist will write compelling stories to further CommUniverCity’s goals of promoting community health and environmental protection, fostering a college-going culture, and improving neighborhood infrastructure. Working with the Executive Director and Leadership Team your work will inform and inspire our audiences to take part in making San José a vibrant place to live, study, 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 close on November 3, 2026