The Public Relations & Communications Director serves as the strategic communications leader for Park Promo, the student-run agency supporting the Roy H. Park School of Communications. As a member of the agency's leadership team, the Public Relations & Communications Director develops and executes integrated communications strategies that enhance the visibility, reputation, and engagement of the Park School among key audiences, including prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the broader community.
The Public Relations & Communications Director oversees media relations, public affairs, strategic messaging, reputation management, internal communications, and promotional campaigns while leading a team of student communications professionals. This role works collaboratively across Park Promo's social media, creative, marketing, digital storytelling, and events teams to ensure consistent, compelling, and effective communication of the Park School's mission, achievements, and opportunities.
The Public Relations & Communications Director serves as the chief architect of Park Promo's communications strategy, helping shape how the Roy H. Park School of Communications is perceived by internal and external audiences. Through strategic messaging, media outreach, stakeholder engagement, and reputation-building initiatives, this role amplifies the School's achievements and strengthens its position as a leader in communications education while providing students with hands-on experience in professional public relations and strategic communications.
Hiring rate: $16/hr
Hiring manager: Mickie Quinn
Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.
For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
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