Through our shared values and culture of professional team service, we engage and inspire the Aggie Network to support Texas Aggies and perpetuate the Aggie Spirit. We seek an individual to join a highly motivated team in selflessly advancing The Association of Former Students’ noble mission by performing by providing support to the Communications team to help ensure consistency of The Association of Former Students’ brand and messaging.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: All applicants for this position must upload a letter of interest and two or more writing samples with the online application. Writing samples can be of any type (from other jobs, from class or extracurricular assignments, or even personal writings) but MUST be original work. Please have letter, samples and all other materials on hand before starting the application. An application must be completed in its entirety in a single session. The system does not allow the applicant to save their information and return later to complete the application.

DUTIES

Assists with operations of the Communications Team:

• Researches and compiles information for Texas Aggie magazine, AggieNews newsletter, social media, AggieNetwork.com and other publications.
• Updates and maintains archives and databases related to the publications.
• Assists in proofreading content for Association publications.
• Assists with generating ideas and creating content for social media accounts.
• If student has sufficient writing, reporting, photography, and/or multimedia production skills, assists in story development and production.
• Provides basic administrative support and customer service.

Participates in and provides input on various Association-wide activities:

• Actively contributes toward efforts to achieve our culture, engagement, and fundraising goals.
• Provides on-site event support for Board and Leadership Council meetings.
• Participates on internal event teams and task committees.
• Participates in Association events, including but not limited to Aggie Muster, Aggie Ring Day, Reunions, Distinguished Alumni Gala, Pass It Back Day, All-Aggie Grad Party, and All-Aggie Hullabaloo, as needed.

Serves as an ambassador for The Association:

• Meets our Team Expectations.
• Supports The Association’s marketing, communications, and branding initiatives.
• Fosters relationships with students, former students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Texas A&M.

Other duties as assigned:

This description of expected duties is neither all-inclusive nor permanent. Employees may be required to take on additional duties without notice.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS

The Association of Former Students is a team, and each member of the team is important to the overall success of the organization. To achieve our goals and mission, each team member will:

• Display a positive, customer-focused attitude and treat all individuals with courtesy and respect.
• Manage each customer experience with the highest level of service and enthusiasm. Seek opportunities to exceed expectations and develop lasting relationships.
• Make innovative contributions by proactively challenging current practices and suggesting and implementing improvements.
• Contribute to our team environment by being a productive, supportive and reliable teammate. Take responsibility for their actions and the outcomes produced.
• Lead with a positive example and in doing so, inspire others to fulfill the expectations of our team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required: Excellent writing and editing skills. Ability to use standard office equipment and software. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

Preferred: Photography skills. Strong preference for students who will remain in College Station during the summer.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong commitment to the mission and vision of The Association of Former Students, with the ability and desire to advocate for the organization and Texas A&M University. Professional attire and behavior. Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Experience in the use of social media channels (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat) as marketing tools. Experience with Canva and Sprout Social.

EDUCATION

Required: Current student at Texas A&M University. 

SUPERVISION

Received: Director of Communications, Assistant Director of Communications.

Given: None.