Media and Marketing Assistant - Bridge to Calculus Program (Part-Time)

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

About the Program

Bridge to Calculus (BtC), launched in 1994, is a summer enrichment program offered by the Department of Mathematics. It primarily serves Boston Public High School students entering their junior or senior year who plan to take AP or regular Calculus. The program reflects the diversity of Boston’s inner-city schools, with students of African-American, Hispanic, and Southeast Asian descent, as well as children of new immigrants. The Media and Marketing Assistant will support the BtC program by managing its digital presence, creating engaging content, and ensuring consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for education and community engagement. Key skills are strong communication, creativity, and analytical abilities, along with proficiency in digital marketing tools and social media platforms. Experience with specific software like Adobe Creative Suite is also highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Document Program Processes and Activities: Capture and organize BtC program processes, events, and activities for use in reports, presentations, and public‑facing materials.
• Create Digital and Print Marketing Materials: Design flyers, videos, graphics, newsletters, and other promotional materials to support program visibility and outreach.
• Manage and Grow Social Media Presence: Develop and schedule content, track engagement, and implement social media strategies to strengthen the program’s online presence.
• Provide Guidance to Team Members on Media/Marketing Tasks: Offer support, best practices, and informal training to colleagues contributing to marketing initiatives.
• Serve as Liaison to the COS Communications Team: Coordinate with the College of Science (COS) Communications Team to ensure brand alignment, share updates, and support collaborative projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: in Marketing, Communications, or related field required; Master’s preferred
• Experience: with social media platforms and content creation tools
• Familiarity: with website design tools and COS branding standards (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability: to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Interest: in education, community outreach, or STEM programs is a plus

Applicants must include the following documentation with their application:

• 1. Resume
• 2. Cover Letter

The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future.

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

106H

Expected Hiring Range:

$23.37 - $32.14

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. 

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.