UMICH Votes Communications & Marketing Specialist at University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 25

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Marketing Materials, Marketing Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Communications

Industry

Other Industry

Description

HOW TO APPLY

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your directly related qualifications. For questions or accommodation requests, contact [email protected].

JOB SUMMARY

UMICH Votes is a nationally recognized non-partisan campus coalition working to increase access to voting, build student confidence in navigating the democratic process, and foster a culture where voting is viewed as essential to civic life. We’re looking for a mission-driven communications professional to lead the storytelling and strategic messaging behind one of the most impactful student voting initiatives in the country.
Reporting to the Faculty Director of UMICH Votes and Democratic Engagement, the Communications & Marketing Specialist ensures consistent, nonpartisan voter information reaches students, faculty, and broader audiences while enhancing UMICH Votes’ visibility, brand, and impact.

In this role, you will:

  • Drive voter engagement across one of the largest public university systems in the country
  • Shape a cohesive communications strategy that reaches 60,000+ students
  • Collaborate with passionate student leaders, staff, faculty, and national democracy partners
  • Contribute to a non-partisan, inclusive culture that welcomes students from all backgrounds

This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site work on campus 2-3 days per week. The standard working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours required. A full job description is available here.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of experience writing, designing marketing materials (ex: digital, print, promotional items), and designing and implementing marketing strategy
  • Experience adapting messages for multiple media platforms (ex: websites, social media, newsletters)
  • Experience with design software (ex: Adobe Creative Suite) and digital content creation
Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Drive voter engagement across one of the largest public university systems in the country
  • Shape a cohesive communications strategy that reaches 60,000+ students
  • Collaborate with passionate student leaders, staff, faculty, and national democracy partners
  • Contribute to a non-partisan, inclusive culture that welcomes students from all background

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

  • Generous time off, holidays, and Season Days
  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Many choices for health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expense
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