Student Marketing Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Description

RHS Job Title Student Marketing Assistant Job Description

Join our Spartan Spirit Shop marketing team! In this role, you will support the Spartan Spirit Shop Ecommerce Manager and the Auxiliary Sports Group Digital Strategist by assisting with social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing for both brick and mortar retail and the online store. This position is ideal for a creative college student who is passionate about social media, marketing, retail, and Michigan State University.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute retail-focused social media initiatives aligned with brand guidelines.
• Assist in planning, creating, and scheduling social media campaigns for Spartan Spirit Shops.
• Collaborate with the Ecommerce Manager to capture product photos and videos for the
  
  

website’s online store and digital platforms.

• Coordinate and recruit student models for lifestyle and product photoshoots.
• Assist with on-site content creation at campus retail locations, pop-up shops, and special events.
• Edit images and short-form videos for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Monitor comments, messages, and engagement trends across official social media platforms.
• Track performance metrics and provide weekly insights to the Digital Strategist.
• Support website updates by uploading product images, writing product descriptions, and tagging
  
  

products for online store organization.

• Assist with maintaining consistent visual branding across all marketing channels.
• Provide additional marketing and/or operational support as needed.
  
  

Pay rate: $13.73/hr.

Work Location: Spartan Spirit Shop locations (MSU Union, 1855 Place, MSU Tennis Center, Forest Akers East and West); Warehouse (166 Service Rd).

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).
• Basic photography and/or videography skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written communication and creativity.
• Interest in marketing, retail, or digital media.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
• Prior social media content creation experience (academic, professional, or personal branding).
• Familiarity with ecommerce or retail environments.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands Work Hours

10-15 hours throughout the week and weekends

Work Location Spirit Shop (Loc)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20155422P Open Date 04/15/2026 Close Date 05/08/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant Applicant Availability Form

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Would you be available to work weekends?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you willing/available to work during MSU home sporting events?
• Yes, I am available to work ALL home game events
• I am available to work THE MAJORITY of home game events
• No, I will NOT be available to work home game events
• * What is your current class standing?
• Freshman
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior
• Graduate/Other
• * Briefly describe the skills, abilities and/or qualities you possess, which make you the best candidate to hire? (Open Ended Question)
• * Tell us about your experience managing social media accounts and detail the platforms and tools you have utilized. Feel free to use examples from professional experience or coursework. (Open Ended Question)
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
  
  

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Student or Non Student Schedule

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