Thank you for your interest in joining the Promotions Office team!

Each position is unique — specifics including responsibilities and expectations can be found below. Ideal candidates for employment within the Promotions Office:

• Are passionate about their craft
• Want to grow and develop their skills
• Familiar with who we are & our work (design, video, photo) 
• Interested in a future career in a specific or related role you are applying to work

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Please note, we do most of our hiring for fall semester in February/March, but there are often a few open positions posted at other times during the year.
If you would like to receive an email notification when we post positions, fill out our form. 
 Hiring Notification Form

Camera Operator

Operates the camera and aids in production for a variety of video productions.

Camera Operator Job Description

Cinematographer

Operates the camera and works as the director of photography for a variety of video productions. This position requires prior experience with lighting.

Cinematographer Job Description

Photographer

Provides high-quality photography services including: marketing content, specialized event coverage, formal headshots, and high-end portraiture on a project-by-project basis.

Photographer Job Description

Video Editor

Works to meet the advanced post-production and graphic animation needs of various client-based video projects. This position requires prior experience with After Effects.

Video Editor Job Description

Assistant Video Editor

Works to meet the post-production needs of various client-based video projects.

Assistant Video Editor Job Description

Production Designer

Oversees and directs the visual appearance of large scripted productions which includes: set dressing, wardrobe, and props.

Production Designer Job Description

Sound Mixer

Operates field recorders and various microphones on set during production and assist with audio editing when needed.

Sound Mixer Job Description

Video/Photo Project Manager

Works directly with clients as a producer to create videos that meet their unique needs for the campus community.

Project Manager Job Description

Assistant Video/Photo Project Manager

Assists with scheduling photo services, video pre-production, and office related work to accomplish projects that meet the unique needs of the campus community. 

Assistant Video/Photo Project Manager Job Description 

Campus Posting Assistant

Responsible for posting posters to campus bulletin boards and assisting with miscellaneous office management tasks.

NOTE: This position is only open to students with work study. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 8 at 11:59 p.m.

Campus Posting Assistant Job Description Apply for Campus Posting Assistant

Graphic Designer

Responsible for designing and printing a wide variety of materials that are used to promote campus events and more. Manage project deadlines and get experience working with clients and vendors.

Graphic Designer Job Description 

Involvement Assistant (OSL Marketing)

Encourages students to get involved with the Office of Student Life (OSL) by tabling at events, leading presentations, and meeting with students throughout campus.

Great opportunity for marketing, advertising & public relations, or communications students, but open to any major! Perfect for students who are passionate about their student organization involvement.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, August 12 at 11:59 p.m.

Involvement Assistant Job Description Apply for the Involvement Assistant

Marketing Project Manager (Student Life Marketing)

Assists with marketing campaigns, helps strengthen and maintain the Office of Student Life brand, and collaborates on special marketing projects.

Marketing Project Manager Job Description 

Social Media Assistant (Student Life Marketing)

Creates content for and maintains the Office of Student Life’s social media accounts.
Check out @GVSUStudentLife on Instagram to see what we've been up to lately!

Social Media Assistant Job Description 

Editorial Project Manager (Student Affairs Marketing)

Assists with the editorial process of content, creative development, and the management of the weekly Division of Student Affairs newsletter.

Editorial Project Manager Job Description  

Writer (Student Affairs Marketing)

Assist with writing newsletter content and promotional copy encouraging students to attend events and utilize campus resources. 
Want to see what our writers have been up to recently? Check out the DSA Laker Weekly!

Writer Job Description 

Digital Marketing Staff Assistant (Student Affairs Marketing)

Builds weekly email newsletter sent to all GVSU students and assists with website management and marketing projects for the Division of Student Affairs (DSA).

Geared towards advertising & public relations, marketing, information systems, computer science, or similar majors.

Digital Marketing Staff Assistant Job Description  

Graphic Design/Admin/Campus Posting
[email protected]
(616) 331-2340

Video/Photo
[email protected]
(616) 331-8692

Marketing
[email protected]
(616) 331-3474