Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies Communications and Events Assistantship

Employing Office:  Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies

Job Title:  Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies Communications and Events Assistantship

Type of Graduate Assistant Position:  RAII

Number of Vacancies for this Position:  1

Hours per Week:  20

Term:  Academic Year

Eligible Program Applicants (Applicants will preferably be from one of the following graduate programs):  Preference given to graduate students associated with the Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies, but all eligible, admitted graduate students will be considered.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills:  

• Broad understanding of marketing and communications principles, with preferred experience in graphic design, web design, marketing, and/or social media content creation. Must have or be willing to complete BGSU CMS training.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines
• Ability to manage projects and events
• Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Position Description: 

• Media Management: Create and curate content for various platforms, including our website, social media, newsletters, and flyers, to actively engage our center community and the general public.
• Event Coordination: Help plan and execute key events such as our annual meeting and outreach activities. Coordinate logistics, manage schedules, and ensure smooth event operations.
• Attend regular CGLWS meetings and Communications Committee meetings, and maintain meeting notes. Facilitate affiliated student group meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the CGLWS Director for planning and execution of events and programming.
• Serve as liaison with the A&S Marketing and Communications Team and BGSU Marketing & Brand Strategy as necessary.

Application Process:  Applicants wishing to apply for this Graduate Assistant position must: 1) be admitted or accepted for admission as a full-time student in a graduate program at BGSU; and 2) remain in academic good standing to maintain the position.

Required Application Materials:  Cover letter outlining interest and how you meet the qualifications; resume, contact information for two academic/professional references (no letters of recommendation required)

Send Application Materials to:  emesar@bgsu.edu

Application Due Date:  Open until filled.  Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026.