Student: Digital Marketing Assistant

Digital Marketing Assistant

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking a proactive, motivated, and creative Digital Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing department. The selected candidate will support content creation and marketing initiatives across multiple platforms while gaining exposure to content strategy, audience targeting, and brand messaging. This role is ideal for a student who is eager to grow professionally in marketing and communications and passionate about storytelling, strategic communication, and digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept, develop, and execute creative marketing ideas
• Write and edit digital and print content (website, social media, video, brochures, etc.)
• Translate technical information into clear, engaging, and digestible content
• Contribute fresh ideas for campaigns, messaging, and visual storytelling
• Collaborate with team members while also managing independent projects
• Support marketing efforts aimed at promoting capabilities and services to core audiences
• Participate in team discussions and actively contribute marketing insights

Required Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at Utah State University and pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, English, Media, Communications, or a related field
• Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer
• Strong background and demonstrated experience in writing, grammar, and editing
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Basic experience in multi-platform content creation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to create content with and without AI tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated, responsive, and eager to learn
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic design knowledge and a strong visual eye

Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.

At SDL, we uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.