Professional Aide

Summary:  

This role will focus on assisting with management of Axia’s social media presence, supporting event planning and promotion, and providing support in developing content that showcases the Institute’s innovative work in RFID, supply chain, and smart packaging. Offering a hybrid work schedule with 50% of time working in person at the Axia Institute located in Midland, MI. The role is structured to offer 10-15 hours of work each week with a work schedule Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist with creating and scheduling engaging content across LinkedIn, Twitter, and other relevant platforms 

• Assist in planning and coordinating events, webinars, and workshops 

• Assist in supporting marketing campaigns and promotional activities 

• Assist with monitoring social media analytics and recommend strategies to improve engagement 

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram) and scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite) 

• Basic graphic design skills using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or similar 

• Interest in technology, innovation, and digital transformation topics such as RFID, smart packaging, and supply chain 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail 

• Experience or interest in event planning and coordination 

• Familiarity with data analytics or social media metrics is a plus 

• Professionalism and ability to represent the Axia Institute in communications with internal and external stakeholders