Creative Media Student Engagement Officer

Creative Media Student Engagement Officer
Miner Engagement Center – Missouri S&T
Compensation: $15–16/hour
Hours: 6–15 hours per week (project dependent)
Location: Miner Engagement Center, Campus
Employment Type: On-Campus Student Worker

About the Department & Our Goal:
The Miner Engagement Center is part of University Advancement, the fundraising division of Missouri S&T. The Miner Engagement Center’s work is focused on promoting programs, initiatives, and impact stories from campus, and to solicit alumni, parents, students and friends to support fundraising initiatives. Our work is highly visible and makes a direct impact on the student experience by supporting department funds, scholarships, campus programs and other resources.

The work of the Miner Engagement Center spans the academic year:

• Fall: Focus on fundraising through Phonathon and digital fundraising appeals.
• Spring: Continue fundraising efforts while also reaching out to alumni about events.
• Year-long: Digital outreach to inform potential donors of campus and department updates to encourage their financial support; event promotion to keep alumni connected to the university; stewardship/donor relations to thank our donors for their giving.

Position Overview:
Student Engagement & Creative Media Assistants serve as front-facing representatives of Missouri S&T, helping to connect students and alumni through outreach, storytelling, and fundraising support, this role provides hands-on experience with digital communication, annual giving campaigns and engagement strategies, alongside creative content production and office support. Students in this role directly contribute to Missouri S&T’s fundraising goals while making an immediate impact for the Miner community.

What You'll Do:

Fundraising & Alumni Outreach (Primary Focus)

• Participate in warm outreach to alumni, parents, students and friends through calls, emails, and ThankView communications.
• Support annual giving campaigns and other fundraising initiatives, helping alumni understand the impact of their gifts.
• Share campus updates, student experiences, and the importance of alumni support to strengthen relationships.
• Track progress and maintain organized records of outreach activities.

Engagement & Storytelling

• Capture and share authentic student experiences that reflect Miner pride, campus life, and exciting initiatives around the university.
• Record and edit short-form vertical videos for social media (CapCut, Reels, TikTok, Shorts).
• Create simple graphics and visuals using Canva.
• Interview students, faculty, and alumni in a conversational and approachable way.

Office & Administrative Support

• Track contacts, project notes, and outreach progress using spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel) and Microsoft Word.
• Assist with printing, organizing materials, and preparing documents.
• Support general workflow to keep the Engagement Center running smoothly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Consistent attendance and professional communication.
• Comfortable making outreach phone calls and sharing campus updates with alumni.
• Experience with CapCut and Canva for content creation.
• Experience with spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel) and Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with ThankView or similar video-email communication platforms.
• Friendly, approachable presence in conversation or on camera.
• Ability to ask for clarity when needed and to work independently.
• Leadership experience prior student employment role.
• Familiarity with social media trends and storytelling through media.
• Confident writing ability to prepare media plans, scripts, and social media posts.
• Campus involvement in clubs, RSOs, or other groups preferred.

Schedule

• 6–10 hours weekly, depending on project load and availability.
• Primarily Monday–Wednesday, with flexibility for offsite work as long as students remain on track.
• In-person work required when needed.

Future Opportunity
Students in this role receive priority consideration for Fall Phonathon hiring, focusing on calling and building direct alumni relationships. This is an excellent continued role for students who enjoy communication, fundraising, and relationship building.

Creative Media Student Engagement Officer
Miner Engagement Center – Missouri S&T

To apply: please complete application and answer the following questions:

1. 1. Name
2. 2. Campus email address
3. Major and anticipated graduation date
4. 4. Which on-campus organizations, clubs, RSOs, or campus jobs are you currently or have you previously been involved with?
5. 5. What is your preferred way to communicate (email, phone, text, social media, etc.), and why?
6. 6. How would you describe your comfort level by making phone calls to alumni, parents, or other members of the Miner community?
   (For example: very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, still developing.)
7. 7. How comfortable are you being on camera for short videos or recorded messages?
   (social media, ThankView-style messages, or similar.)
8. 8. How comfortable are you with interviewing or having conversational discussions with students, faculty, or alumni?
9. 9. Have you ever created or edited a video?
   If so, briefly describe your process—from planning to filming to editing. What tools or platforms did you use (e.g., CapCut, Canva, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Reels, TikTok, Shorts)?
10. 10. Have you ever created digital designs such as flyers, social media graphics, or promotional content?
    If so, what tools or platforms did you use (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop), and what was the goal or audience for the content?
11. 11. Have you ever been involved in fundraising, outreach, or asking for support for a cause or organization?
    If so, please briefly describe your experience (including calls, emails, events, digital campaigns, or related activities).

* All applications for this role are submitted online only. We kindly ask that applicants refrain from calling or stopping by the department about this position. *