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Federal Work Study (Off-Campus) - Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children - Public Awareness Intern

Position Details

Advertising Department - OFF CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYER

Academic Term/Year - FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Position Title - Federal Work Study (Off-Campus) - Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children - Public Awareness Intern

Position Location - Off-campus

City - Greenville

State - NC

Number of Vacancies - 2

Rate of Pay - $12.00 - $14.00/hourly

FLSA Status - FLSA Non-exempt

Job Description - Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is currently seeking a Federal Work-Study Student to serve as a Public Awareness assistant. The Public Awareness Work Study position for Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children would be responsible for the following tasks:

• Assist with Public Awareness initiatives
• Attend Community meetings
• Upload posts for various social media and website platforms
• Event planning and fundraising for the Partnership
• Plan for a new signature Trunk-Or-Treat Fall event
• Coordinate with Partnership staff for program specific materials needed
• Contact local business and community partners about participation in upcoming events
• Record keeping of all materials created
• Create and manage binders for upcoming event(s)
• Assist with additional in-house programs when needed
• Networking allows students to meet agency directors, supervisors, and those in leadership positions which will give them a foot in the door for employment should a vacant position become available in the interest of the student.

GPA Requirement - Minimum of 2.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) - The Public Awareness Work Study Student is required to have the following skills:

• Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and through writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Graphic design tools such as Canva and Adobe
• Family and Community Services, Communication, Marketing, Public Health, and Social Work Majors are encouraged to apply.

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant - Interested students should submit their resume and will be interviewed by Kiersten Mahaffy at kmahaffy@mppfc.org or 252-758-8885. Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Authorization Form online. To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORKSTUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610).

Additional Instructions to Applicants - Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

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