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Communications Specialist
Are you passionate about storytelling, strategy, and creative collaboration? Join the team at Siebel Center for Design (SCD) and help shape how we share our mission with campus, community, and partners.
As a Communications Specialist, you will support and elevate SCD’s marketing and communications efforts across platforms. From social media and newsletters to website content and creative campaigns, you’ll help bring SCD’s story to life and strengthen engagement with all of our audiences.
Deadline to apply: Jan 5, 2026
Full Job Description
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor a team of undergraduate content creators and guide their weekly workflows
- Oversee SCD’s social media presence, including scheduling posts, drafting captions, and analyzing engagement
- Manage email communications like The Readout and Affiliate Newsletter, along with audience segmentation and inbox responses
- Maintain and update website content and collaborate on layout, usability, and accessibility improvements
- Edit and refine content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment
- Support storytelling efforts by attending programs and events to gather photos, quotes, and insights
- Collaborate with design team members and contribute light graphic design support in Canva or Adobe tools
What we're looking for
- A strong communicator who enjoys leading creative teams and crafting effective messaging
- At least one year of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or brand management
- Hands-on experience with social media management and content creation
- Comfort working with website content management systems and understanding basic front-end concepts
- Someone who values collaboration, initiative, and curiosity
- An interest in design thinking, creativity, and innovation
- Bonus if you have experience supervising student employees, developing campaigns, or working with photography and design tools
Why join us:
- Help shape and elevate SCD’s voice and presence across campus and beyond
- Grow your communication, leadership, and storytelling skills in a highly creative environment
- Collaborate with a dynamic team that values innovation, learning, and community
- Contribute to a mission driven space committed to human-centered design and multidisciplinary impact