Marketing Student

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M - F, 7AM-5PM

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Assists the KUB Marketing Department with various marketing initiatives, helping to create awareness, drive engagement, and promote services. This is an excellent opportunity to develop marketing skills and to gain practical knowledge in a professional setting. Responsibilities include maintaining contact lists for direct mail and email outreach, organizing promotional events and initiatives, supporting the development of marketing materials, contributing to the creation of engaging written and design content, and proofreading content. This role will collaborate with other teams and departments such as sales, customer support, and graphic design to ensure consistent messaging and branding on all marketing and promotional materials.

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a typical office environment. Duties involve sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 10 pounds. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a full-time student status at an accredited college or university pursuing an associates, Bachelor's, or graduate-level degree

• Experience in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and 5:00pm

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills and experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate-level degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or other related field

• Basic understanding of design principles, typography, and layout

• Strong administrative and organization skills

• Prior experience working in an office/administrative environment

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer