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The Citizen Science Lab

Marketing Technician (Part Time)

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What they do

A Social Media Strategist or Specialist develops strategies for using social media and networking sites in company marketing and advertising.

$62,684 / year median in Pennsylvania

+8% projected growth

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Marketing Technician (Part Time) The Citizen Science Lab Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Part-time $15 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Biology Social media advertising campaigns Digital brand management Research Driver's License Canva Cultural competency Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Image content creation Managing projects Brand identity design Multimedia design Working with youth Camp experience Digital design Full Job Description Organizational Overview The Citizen Science Lab (TCSL) is a non-profit hands-on laboratory where inquisitive minds and science enthusiasts can explore the life sciences. We welcome everyone to observe and analyze through discovery-based STEM enrichment. The CSL serves the Pittsburgh region with extracurricular enrichment support via homeschool and weekend workshops, after school programs, summer camps, lab memberships, birthday parties, and other on and off-site events.
General Overview:
Works with the site managers to recruit new schools, businesses, and partnerships. In charge of creating and implementing recruitment plans for initiatives. Ensure that TCSL brand is consistent. Attend outreach events around the community to conduct informal presentations about The Citizen Science Lab.
Type:
Part Time , 15 hours per week
Pay:
$15.00 per hour
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Essential Functions:
  • Help construct and manage marketing campaigns for social media, programs, etc.
  • Work with the marketing and executives team to ensure accurate and consistent postings on websites, social media, etc.
  • Design and create online monthly newsletters.
  • Collect analytical data on social media and outreach events for strategic use.
  • Promote outreach events.
  • Design creative ways to communicate programs and initiatives to the public.
  • Ensure that The Citizen Science Lab brand is consistent across all platforms and media.
  • Capture and organize photos and videos of programs to display on social media, stories and posts.
  • Attend all required CSL trainings and lab meetings.
  • Research advertising trends
  • Research competitors' pricing and products
  • Decide on appropriate placement of ads
  • Determine what content will reach customers
  • Develop projects to create content
  • Publish digital marketing content online
  • Implement email marketing campaigns
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Reliable access to transportation is strongly preferred for traveling to and from sites
  • Must be able to multitask and complete numerous projects simultaneously with frequent interruption
  • Ability to work weekends strongly preferred
  • Ability to foster positive youth-adult relationships
  • Cultural competence in diverse environments regardless of age, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical/mental ability
  • Reliable when working independently and collaboratively
  • Experience communicating information to diverse groups of students, teachers, and community stakeholders
  • Adaptable to flexible work hours and environment with evolving program priorities
  • Outgoing personality
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Takes initiative in designing and managing advertisements and communications that attract new clients
  • Creativity in design and implementation of interactive outreach and social media campaigns
  • Ability to design visually appealing graphic content on platforms such as
Canva Education and Experience:
  • Background in outreach coordination, and marketing
  • Relevant experience in youth enrichment and/or STEM education including informal settings such as after school programs or summer camps
  • Currently enrolled or completed study in an institute of higher learning in one or more of the following fields: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Education
  • 1-2 years experience managing professional social media sites
  • Multimedia design experience (websites, pamphlets, advertisements, social media)
  • Experience implementing consistent brand design and communication Certification /
Licenses:
  • PA Act 33/34 Clearances and FBI Fingerprint Background Check
  • Valid PA driver's license Position Reports to:
NOTE:
The above description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The Citizen Science Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CSL expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Pay:
$15.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person