STUDENT-PCIM Student Associates

The Park Center for Independent Media (PCIM) at Ithaca College, founded in 2008, currently finds itself in a unique position for rebranding, reengaging, and growth across the IC campus and Ithaca, at large.

PCIM staff is thrilled to have this opportunity to develop its relationships and programming while honoring the legacy of its founders and dedicated partners.

Our staff feels strongly about having current students involved in the process.

PCIM’s Mission: To engage media producers and students in dialogue and action about independent media, especially U.S.-based outlets producing content (across single- or multiple-content platforms) on issues such as equity, social justice, and sustainability.

For more information on PCIM, visit https://www.parkindymedia.org/.

PCIM is seeking to fill three Ithaca College Student Associate positions.

Each position will require approximately 8–10 hours per week and will be compensated at the student rate.

These roles offer an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting PCIM’s communications, programming, and outreach efforts.

The Social Media Associate will help develop and maintain PCIM’s social media presence.

may include creating and scheduling social media content, promoting PCIM events and initiatives, monitoring engagement, and identifying opportunities to increase visibility and audience engagement.

The Events and Outreach Associate will support the planning, promotion, and execution of PCIM events and outreach activities.

may include assisting with event logistics, coordinating communications with participants and partners, promoting upcoming programs, and helping expand PCIM’s engagement with students and the broader community.

The Website Content Associate will help maintain and enhance PCIM’s website content.

may include writing web content, including articles, event blogs, news and event information, ensuring information is current and accessible, and helping improve the overall organization and presentation of website materials.

Ithaca College students hired for these positions will be required to meet weekly with PCIM leaders, Mickey Huff and Marcy Sutherland, to prioritize tasks and report progress.

• Interest in independent media and free press issues
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An ability and willingness to learn
• Confident in taking initiative, asking questions and being resourceful

• Hours: About 8-10 hours per week
• Duration: Fall semester with possibility to continue for spring semester
• Hiring Managers: Mickey Huff, mhuff2@ithaca.edu and Marcy Sutherland, msutherland1@ithaca.edu

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume.

Your cover letter must discuss and include:

• Interest in one of the associate positions. If interests and talents fit more than one of the positions, please communicate that too,
• Availability, specifically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Applicants that do not apply by submitting the above documents and details will not be reviewed.

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Hiring rate: $16/hr