CSWS Vanport Mosaic Marketing and Communications Assistant

CSWS Vanport Mosaic Marketing and Communications Assistant

Position Details Position Information Job Title CSWS Vanport Mosaic Marketing and Communications Assistant

Department Moreau Center

Terms and Hours Approx. 5-10 hours/week, Fall & Spring Semester

Job Category Student Employment

Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80/hour)

Job Summary

This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package.

The Marketing & Communications Assistant will work closely with the Vanport Mosaic team to amplify community stories, historical preservation initiatives, and upcoming public events. Under the Director’s supervision, the student will support social media channels, help create content, draft newsletter content, and promote community-led memory activism projects to broader audiences. This position offers a flexible schedule of xx hours per week, combining remote content creation with on-site event support.

Core Duties

• Create & Schedule Social Media Content: Draft, design, and schedule posts across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) to promote events and initiatives, highlighting oral histories, our community elders, and our archival spotlights. All content is subject to staff review prior to publication.
• Draft Promotional Materials: Write digital communications, including monthly newsletter features, blog posts, and press releases for upcoming Vanport Mosaic events and for announcements
• Event Promotion & Outreach: Support outreach for community events, including creating flyers, updating website event calendars, and distributing digital materials.
• Documenting events:
• Digital Asset Management: Organize event photos and media to maintain a structured digital library for outreach and storytelling.
• Analytics & Engagement Monitoring: Track engagement across digital platforms to help strengthen communication and community outreach.
• Address where work will take place: 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package (contact the Financial Aid Office with questions)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with social media platforms and content tools (Instagram, Facebook, Canva, or similar).
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Organized and reliable with deadlines while working independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with digital content creation, social media management, or copywriting.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp) and website content management platforms (Squarespace).
• Demonstrated interest in oral history, historic preservation, public humanities, or community-based social justice work.
• Experience working in collaborative team environments.

Physical Requirements

Posting Detail Information Posting Number SE1153-2023

Number of Vacancies 1

Estimated Start Date 11/01/2026

Open Date 10/21/2026

Close Date 02/15/2027

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have Federal Work Study funds in your Financial Aid package?
• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Required Documents Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon 97203-5798