External Communication Assistant, Annual Giving - $10.00/hour

Position Title External Communication Assistant, Annual Giving - $10.00/hour Position Type Student Number of Open Positions 1 Department Development - Annual Giving (2841) Campus Main Campus (Grantham) Supervisor Tovah Wilson, Director of Annual Giving & Donor Communication Work Period Acad Yr 2025-26 Hours Per Week 8-10 Duration of Appointment Fall, Spring Work Schedule

We will work with your schedule, this role is typically not scheduled to work on Fridays.

Position Description

Position Summary

The External Communication Assistant (ECA) will support the Annual Giving team by assisting with donor relations and communication projects, such as newsletters, email design, donor research, digital analytics, solicitations, Giving Day, etc. The ECA will assist with donor thank you communications and other projects as assigned. Projects will include research and oral communication as well as social media knowledge, developed writing skills and occasional videography. The ECA must be able to identify students who are willing to share about their Messiah experiences and the impact that donors have on them. This position requires the individual to collaborate effectively with other offices on campus and various Messiah University constituents.

Major Preferred

Marketing, Communication, English, Social Sciences preferred, all majors welcome to apply.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Experience Preferred

Strong writing experience

Social media expertise

Skills, Characteristics Required For Position

• Genuine enthusiasm for Messiah University and the ability to express that to others
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and cohesively within a team
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of fellow students and Messiah University
• Ability to be work with various levels of leadership within Messiah University
• Ability to learn and use applications such as: Easy Projects, Excel, Banner
• Ability to effectively and appropriately use digital media to engage donors
• Ability to be flexible and reliable with the timing of assigned projects
• Ability to respond positively and openly to instruction and evaluation
  
  

Dress Code Requirements

Business casual at various times. No items of clothing with holes, i.e. distressed denim, ripped shorts, ripped shirts, stockings with holes, etc.

Special Working Conditions

N/A

Background Check Required No Primary Duties

• Responsible for creating content and management of the Annual Giving Newsletter project
• Serving as an ambassador for Messiah University, interacting in an enthusiastic and professional manner
• Engaging with students, alumni, donors, parents and friends of Messiah University
• Helping to raise financial support for the University through digital and hard-copy communication
• Share news about events and programs at the University
• Conduct research assignments for Office of Annual Giving
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
  
  

Secondary Duties

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29065