Strategic Communications Assistant

The Strategic Communications Assistant supports the college's communication and marketing efforts through high- quality writing, content creation, and brand storytelling. This part-time role is ideal for a talented communicator who can write across multiple formats - from press releases to web content to social media posts - with minimal supervision and is passionate about promoting the mission of Bishop State Community College.

Reporting Authority: Director of Marketing and Public RelationsThe essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Write and edit feature stories, press releases, internal announcements, and other written content that promote the college's brand and achievements
• Contribute engaging content for the college website, newsletters, and digital signage
• Support media relations efforts by tracking press coverage and preparing media advisories
• Ensure content aligns with institutional branding, voice, and style guidelines
• Create and schedule engaging platform-specific social media content, including captions, photos, graphics, reels, short videos, etc.
• Capture photo and video content at campus events to support real-time and future promotional use
• Monitor and respond to audience interactions across platforms professionally and promptly
• Help manage a content calendar to plan and align social media with key college initiatives
• Report on social media performance using platform analytics and media monitoring tools
• Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Public Relations to brainstorm and execute marketing strategies
• Exercise strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging digital communication tools
• Support the design and organization of digital assets using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop
• Maintain organized systems for managing projects, content, and files
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including event coverage and special projects
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English, media studies, or a related field preferred

• At least one year of professional experience writing for an organization, publication, or institution
• Portfolio link or recent writing samples (news articles, web content, press releases, social media posts, etc.) must be submitted with application
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Two or more years' experience creating published content, including but not limited to social media, newsletters, website copy, and public relations campaigns
• Familiarity with AP Style, branding principles, and communications within higher education or nonprofit settings
  
  

Application Procedure

Position announcements and employment applications are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/bishopstate? Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted. Â Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment.

A completed application packet consists of

Completed Bishop State Community College employment application

Current resume

Applicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.)

 Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding. Frequent walking, standing, or sitting may be required. Working hours may vary and occasional evening or weekend work is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

 Other Job Description Information I

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Bishop State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

The Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position. The Committee will select applicants for in-person interviews which may consist of question/answer session and /or skills assessments. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right not to fill the positions in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Bishop State Community College is a multi-campus organization, and employees of the College are required to travel among various work sites for both day and evening responsibilities and must provide their own mode of transportation. Bishop State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Systems Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bishop State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Bishop State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Salary: ACCS Local Salary Schedule: $23/hr