Marketing & Events Coordinator - IE

Marketing & Events Coordinator - IE

Hourly: $14.50;
Part‑time (maximum 10 hours per week);

Start date:

August 12, 2026;

Location:

Student Life and Involvement – Community Engagement & Volunteer Center.

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff.

The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full‑time instructional faculty.

Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for more than a desk job staring at a computer screen all day? Well, you’ve found it! We have a fun work environment and engage in community change on and off campus. Join our team!

Student leadership is central to all CEVC activities. Student Coordinators recruit and support their peers, connect with faculty, and coordinate with local organizations to facilitate meaningful community‑based partnerships.

CEVC Coordinators collaborate on one of four teams – Operations, Marketing & Events, Program & Education, or Campus & Community Partnership – to make the magic happen! Through this paid position, you’ll find a supportive environment, develop professional skills, and increase your ability to create a more caring, just world.

Relax, we’re not serious 24/7. If you like to mix your focus and passion with light banter, ridiculous puns, and funny memes, then we’re your people! We’re fun, we love the community, and our office space is the ultimate collab zone.

We want YOU to be a part of it! Peep the CEVC website to learn more about us: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Are you a marketing baddie? Does your content bring all the leads to the yard? Can you go from zero to online detective in 2.5 seconds?

• Implement 1-2 events per semester (ex. Open House & Volunteer Fair, Holiday Happy Hour, etc.)
• Lead 4 community excursions per semester (ex. Tour, Taste, and Learn, etc.)
• Assist with communication, messaging, and content creation using CEVC brand standards (print, digital, etc.)
• Create and share stories, images, and videos for social media and the web (Canva, Cascade, Korbyt, etc.)
• Provide general admin and event support

Your general responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Program Implementation
  • Participate in CEVC trainings, reflection sessions, and meetings to enhance knowledge and skills
  • Co‑lead Dukes Making a Difference (DMAD)
  • Co‑lead Dukes Volunteer opportunities each semester
  • Assist with program support, planning, and execution
  • Support classroom and community preparation and reflection sessions
• Recruitment and Outreach
  • Recruit students for all CEVC events and programs (ex. tabling events, class visits, etc.)
  • Serve as a liaison between CEVC and colleges, departments, and student orgs
  • Support student involvement via BeInvolved, Volunteer Now, etc.

• DMAD SPRING TRAINING:
  Friday, April 17, 2:00–3:30 pm
• START DATE:
  
  August 12, 2026 (chat with us if you need assistance with housing prior to a lease start date)
• 40‑HOUR FALL TRAINING:
  August 12–18, 2026
• DMAD:
  August 19–21, 2026
• Work a maximum of 10 hours per week
• NOTE:
  
  Some required events may take place on an occasional evening and weekend.

• Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)
• Ability to start on August 12, attend a 40‑hour Fall Training, and work a maximum of 10 hours per week
• Interest in learning about and working to address community priorities, including ending hunger and homelessness, supporting health, youth and education, welcoming immigrants and refugees, and protecting the environment
• Effective time management, task organization, and prioritization skills
• Maintain flexibility, think critically, and identify solutions

Students must be degree‑seeking students enrolled on at least a…