Student - Make-A-Wish Communication and Office Assistant (Work Study Only)

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a student employee to fill the role of Communication and Office Assistant for our partner organization Make-A-Wish New Hampshire, in Manchester, NH. This student will support the Make-A-Wish New Hampshire staff team with marketing materials, wish logistics, planning for fundraisers & events, and managing donations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing marketing materials and wish
  stories. This includes social media, press releases, wish stories, volunteer newsletter, event flyers (as needed), medical outreach brochure and website content (on-going)
• Manage daily mail log donations
• Create proofread and edit marketing materials. Including Wish It Forward Alumni Program collateral
• Assist with managing social media platforms including drafting and scheduling postings
• Using Meta Business Suite- Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn: share about partnerships, upcoming events, current wish stories, promote Breakfast for Wishes campaign
• Work with the Wish Team to identify upcoming wishes for media coverage.
• Collaborate with Program Team to curate a full wish story displaying the various volunteer and community roles that come together to grant magical wishes
• Write press releases and media alerts. Including: Breakfast for Wishes Press Release & Subaru Share The Love Campaign Press Release
• Answer phones and make calls. This may be to donors, wish families, medical professionals, etc.
• Help to obtain wish photos and feedback from families to use in communications materials
• Responsible for introducing Wish-It-Forward Alumni Program and materials
• Other writing and research projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
• Work study part of financial aid package
• Students with work study may be prioritized
• Reliable transportation

Learning Outcomes:

• Writing & Editing - create, proofread, refine content
• Marketing & Promotion - social media, campaigns, outreach
• Collaboration - teamwork, cross-department coordination
• Professional Communication - donors, families, media
• Project Management - organize, schedule, track tasks

Work Schedule:

• Availability Mon- Thursday 9- 5 (hybrid possible)

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

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