Communications and Marketing Assistant

Not Required

Duties

This project focuses on communications and content development support for VA's Enterprise Learning and Development Center. Work Schedule: 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m ET (flexible) Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Telework: No

Requirements

To participate in this program you must: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities. Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Commit to volunteering 8-20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days. Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by your agency and academic institution. Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, no stipends, and no hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for. Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.

Qualifications

Recommended majors include: Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Instruction Design, Digital Media/Multimedia, Education/Adult Learning, Organizational Psychology, English/Journalism, Public Relations, Business (with communication or HR focus). Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should possess strong writing and editing, ability to summarize and organize complex information, basic design ability, attention to detail and strong organization, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, professional communication skills.

Education

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. You must attach a copy of your transcripts and proof of enrollment to your application package for verification. You will not be considered if transcripts and proof of enrollment are not received at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted. If selected, we will request official transcripts.