Key Responsibilities
- Designing visual materials for conference websites and marketing campaigns.
- Creating posters, infographics, and informational graphics.
- Developing graphics that communicate meeting locations and event details.
- Designing logos and web images.
- Creating webinar information graphics and promotional materials.
- Developing graphics for social media platforms.
- Supporting the conference’s branding and visual identity.
- Collaborating with the Professional Development Network and conference team.
- Assisting with video design for promotional content when needed.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Current enrollment as a Penn State student.
- Demonstrated graphic design abilities.
- A portfolio or examples of previous design work.
- Previous graphic design experience.
- Familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Creativity and an ability to develop visually engaging materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Resume and examples of previous work submitted with the application.
Key Skills
- Graphic design
- Visual communication
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- Poster and infographic design
- Social media graphics
- Web graphics
- Logo design
- Branding and visual identity
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Web design
- Video editing
Salary & Benefits
The position pays $13 per hour.
The source listing does not specify additional employee benefits. The position does offer:
- Part-time hours
- Flexible scheduling around class commitments
- Majority-remote work arrangement, subject to approval
- Opportunity to develop professional graphic design experience
- Experience working on conference, marketing, web, and social media materials
Work Schedule
This position is expected to run through April, with approximately 6–15 hours per week.
The schedule is flexible and intended to accommodate students’ class schedules. Most work will be performed remotely, but Penn State notes that approval of remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed.
Who This Job May Be a Good Fit For
This opportunity may suit a current Penn State student who already has graphic design experience and wants to build a professional portfolio.
It may be particularly relevant for students who enjoy:
- Creating digital and print graphics.
- Designing social media and marketing materials.
- Working with branding and visual identity.
- Creating content for conferences and events.
- Combining creativity with practical communication goals.
- Working collaboratively while managing flexible part-time hours.
Students interested in web design or video editing may also find opportunities to apply those skills.
How to Apply
Application instructions depend on your current relationship with Penn State:
Current Penn State employees:
Faculty, staff, technical service employees, and student employees should log in to Workday and complete the internal application process rather than applying through the external listing.
Current Penn State students who have not previously been employed by the university:
Log in to Workday and complete the student application process.
External applicants:
If you are not currently a Penn State employee or student, use the Apply option and complete the external applicant process.
Applicants should include:
- A resume
- A portfolio or examples of previous graphic design work
Before You Apply
Before submitting your application, make sure you can demonstrate the required graphic design experience and have examples of your work ready.
It may also be helpful to prepare examples that demonstrate:
- Poster or infographic design
- Social media graphics
- Web graphics
- Branding or logo work
- Marketing materials
- Adobe Creative Suite or Canva experience
- Any relevant web design or video work
If you are a current Penn State student or employee, make sure you follow the appropriate Workday application process rather than using the external application route.
Important Information
- The position pays $13 per hour.
- Expected hours are 6–15 hours per week.
- The position is intended for current Penn State students.
- The role is scheduled to continue through April.
- Most work is expected to be remote, but remote/hybrid work is not guaranteed and requires approval.
- A resume and examples of previous work are required.
- Employment with Penn State requires successful completion of applicable background checks.
- Applicants should verify the current application instructions and position details directly with Penn State before applying.