Part-Time Communications Specialist

This position is based primarily in an office setting on the IU Bloomington campus.

About the role

The Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) bridges academia, applied research, and community resilience to deliver the science-informed, equity-centered solutions needed to flourish in a changing climate. Through community partnerships, transformative research, and immersive learning, ERI is creating a more sustainable and prosperous future. The Communications Specialist is a part-time role supporting ERI's communication strategy, with opportunities to practice and develop digital media skills.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, and edits content for ERI's website, social media, email marketing, and print materials that promote ERI’s mission and impact.
• Conducts interviews with ERI partners for storytelling purposes.
• Designs simple graphics for web and social media content.
• Schedules and publishes content to ERI's website and social media.
• Monitors news and trends relevant to sustainability and resilience in the Midwest.
• Supports marketing and promotion of events, such as the Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference.
• Contributes to the strategy and execution of campaigns, such as the Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment and Hoosier Resilience Heroes.
• Identifies trends and suggest ideas to grow ERI's reach across target audiences.
• Follows established brand guidelines and campaign parameters.
• Works under the close supervision of the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment
• This role requires sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus
• Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Familiarity with IU's Web Content Management System
• Social media management experience
• Interest in photography and video
• Interest in environmental change, climate change, and related topics

Samples of writing will be requested at the onset of an interview. While preference will be given to Indiana University students, qualified external candidates are encouraged to apply.

Pay

• Undergraduate students: $15.00 per hour
• Graduate students: $18.00 per hour

Schedule

This position is eligible for up to 15 hours during the academic year and up to 29 hours during the summer.

Benefits

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)