Social media, marketing and photography are all such important skills to have in a world consumed by media. Having an outlet to teach and expand one’s knowledge on these resources is crucial, which is exactly what Seawolf Living aims to do for Sonoma State University’s students.

Seawolf Living is a part of the SSU Entrepreneurial Activities Marketing department and is currently looking to grow their team. The idea of working for Seawolf Living is to help students gain knowledge and resources in a field they are interested in and relates to their major while enjoying the team they work with. Seawolf Living strives to be more than just a job for students by creating a sense of community within the department.

Sophomore and current Social Media Coordinator, Valentina Hidalgo said, “My job working at Seawolf Living has been the highlight of my college experience so far.” Hidalgo is seen all over campus on the big screen in the Seawolf Plaza, interviewing students and on SSU’s social media posts. Through her job at Seawolf Living, she has been able to have creative freedom to make posts that are relatable to students. “Since joining the SL Squad, I have become so involved on campus and have made many amazing relationships,” said Hidalgo.

Students are currently able to apply for the positions of Creative Communications Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator and Digital Content Creator. Most students who work for Seawolf Living go on to find careers in these areas. The students that work for Seawolf Living essentially become the faces of SSU. Seawolf Living is looking for students who will provide constructive criticism, have strong project management and organizational skills, as well as those who have a positive and professional attitude. 

The Creative Communications Coordinator role is geared towards students who enjoy writing and want to be a voice for their peers. The job entails completing a lot of work on the computer, such as creative writing, emailing and creating three blog posts per week. Some other job responsibilities include acting as a brand ambassador for Seawolf Living, assisting with updating department websites, assisting with creating videos and more. Qualifications for this position include experience in copywriting, social media, or PR (Public Relations), experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as excellent written and verbal communication. 

Casey Fabbri is a communications major and is currently the Creative Content Coordinator. Fabbri said, “Seawolf Living has given me hands-on marketing experience and allowed me to expand my writing and communication skills. I also get to work with a team of hardworking students on lots of different projects on campus.” As a fourth year student, Fabbri was able to meet like minded people and not only form relationships with them but learn from them as well. Fabbri started at Seawolf Living as an internship and later was offered a full time position. 

The Marketing Coordinator is for any student who is interested in being in the know of what is happening around campus and making sure that people are working diligently in their positions. Responsibilities of this position include assisting the marketing department with daily administrative tasks,  monitoring trends in marketing and making recommendations to apply these trends to departments, being the social media content creator for Residential Education and Campus Housing (REACH) and Conference and Events Services (CES) and more. Qualifications include but are not limited to marketing experience with a business or organization and experience with updating websites. 

“I love my job because it has given me endless opportunities to grow personally and professionally,” said Sophia Siotos, the current marketing coordinator. “I have been able to get hands-on experience with marketing and brand strategy which will help me immensely post-grad.” 

The last open position is a Digital Content Creator. This position is for anyone who loves all things graphic design and photography. The responsibilities of Digital Content Creator include creating print ready graphics, capturing student life on campus, filming and editing. Applicants for this position must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite. 

Students who work for Seawolf Living typically work 15 to 20 hours a week with a starting wage of $16 per hour. The Seawolf Living team encourages all interested students to apply. 

“I couldn’t recommend working at Seawolf Living more. It has truly defined my college experience and in my opinion, it’s the best job anyone could ever have,” said Siotos.

Students can apply for Creative Communications Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, and Digital Content Creator by going to http://www.seawolfliving.com/hiring or by logging onto MySSU and clicking on the Handshake box. Applications close April 1 at 12 p.m. noon.