Federal Work Study-Communications Office Assistant

$15 per hour – Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligible students only

About the role

This job requires an efficient worker with excellent writing and editing skills who is comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. Candidate must be a versatile team player who is organized, dependable, and a self-starter. Candidates currently pursuing degrees in communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, media production, journalism, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media sites, including graphic design, content calendar, publishing, and monitoring analytics to ensure effectiveness for IPPD outreach.
• Develop content for a variety of communications needs, including writing, editing, and design work for brochures, invitations, flyers, emails, and marketing collateral.
• Manage the WordPress website, write and edit content, and assist students with blog sites.
• Create and edit media content for program marketing, upholding a cohesive visual identity in accordance with existing brand standards and guidelines for the UF IPPD program.
• Assist with day-to-day communications, emphasizing visual storytelling and design.
• Support the IPPD Administrative Assistant with event planning, logistics, branding, and promotion.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Organized, dependable, and a self-starter.
• Currently pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, media production, journalism, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with social media management and analytics, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficiency with Canva Pro.
• Experience with WordPress.
• Experience with Mailchimp and similar platforms for marketing campaigns.
• Experience in outbound marketing targeted at university students.
• Strong English writing skills for print and online communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience interviewing people.
• Experience with trend analysis and web-based data analytics to make data-driven campaign decisions.
• Knowledge of SEO and SEM.

Pay

$15 per hour

Location

This position provides a desk at the Engineering Education offices in the Nuclear Sciences Building.