Student - Marketing and Communications Student Eco Rep

Description

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

Who is an Eco Rep and what will my role provide?

Eco Reps are student leaders who support the Office of Sustainability's mission by promoting sustainable practices, engaging in the campus community, and contributing to sustainability programs and initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience in project management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving while supporting students to build valuable professional skills and advance sustainability efforts at SNHU.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Marketing & Communications Eco Rep is a creative and organized student who enjoys telling stories, creating content, and connecting with others. They are excited about sustainability, curious about digital communications, and eager to use marketing and storytelling to inspire positive change across the SNHU community.

Position Summary

The Marketing & Communications Eco Rep supports the Office of Sustainability by promoting programs, events, and initiatives through strategic communication, storytelling, and digital engagement. This position provides hands-on experience in marketing, communications, content creation, and audience engagement while helping increase awareness of sustainability opportunities across the SNHU community. The Marketing & Communications Eco Rep serves as a sustainability ambassador who helps communicate the impact of sustainability programs and inspires campus community members to take action.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and create content for social media platforms, newsletters, websites, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Support marketing campaigns for sustainability programs, events, and initiatives.
• Capture and share stories that highlight student involvement, sustainability achievements, and program impact.
• Assist with graphic design, photography, videography, and multimedia projects.
• Collaborate with Eco Reps and campus partners to promote sustainability opportunities.
• Monitor and report on communication and engagement metrics.
• Maintain branding consistency across Office of Sustainability communications.
• Support event marketing and outreach efforts.
• Assist with collecting testimonials, photos, and impact stories from sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for sustainability within the SNHU community.

Required Qualifications

• Current SNHU student in good academic standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in sustainability, marketing, communications, storytelling, or public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creativity and willingness to learn new communication and marketing skills.
• Able to support colleagues with attending or working at other events is mandatory- this includes Good Stuff (Winter and last three weeks of classes/week after classes end), Arboretum After Dark in October, Campus Race to Zero Waste
• Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, journalism, media arts, business, sustainability, or a related field.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Designer, or similar design tools.
• Experience with photography, videography, or multimedia content creation.
• Experience writing newsletters, articles, blogs, or promotional content.
• Experience promoting events, programs, or student organization activities.
• Knowledge of social media trends and audience engagement strategies.

Learning Outcomes

Through this position, students will:

• Develop skills in professional communication, storytelling, and content creation.
• Learn how to design and implement communication strategies that advance sustainability goals.
• Gain experience creating digital and print marketing materials.
• Strengthen audience engagement and outreach skills.
• Develop proficiency with marketing, design, and communication technologies.
• Learn how to assess communication effectiveness using engagement metrics and feedback.
• Build professional experience collaborating with campus partners and stakeholders.
• Communicate the environmental, social, and community impact of sustainability initiatives through engaging and accessible content.

Resume-Ready Experience

Students in this role will gain experience in:

• Marketing and communications strategy
• Social media management
• Graphic design and content creation
• Photography and videography
• Sustainability communications
• Storytelling and brand development
• Audience engagement and outreach
• Analytics and campaign assessment
• Project management and collaboration

NACE Career Readiness Competencies

This position supports development in:

• Communication
• Technology
• Career & Self-Development
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Equity & Inclusion

Hours

Main schedule would meet the needs of the office; following the events that are set up by the office

10-15 hours a week

Mostly weekdays, some nights and weekends if events are scheduled

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.

Compensation