WS - Humanities Program Assistant - FWS

About the role

Entry-level assistants focus on highlighting the vibrant community of the UPIKE Humanities division through digital storytelling. The primary responsibility of this role is to create engaging social media content and write spotlight articles for UPIKE Humanities accounts. This position is designed for students looking to develop professional skills in interviewing, journalism, copywriting, and social media management from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with UPIKE Humanities alumni, current students, and faculty members to gather compelling stories and insights
• Write, draft, and edit engaging spotlight articles and features based on interviews for program distribution
• Create, schedule, and post dynamic photo, video, and text-based content for the UPIKE Humanities social media accounts
• Collaborate on digital campaigns to increase engagement and visibility for the Humanities division
• Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, strong attention to detail, and a creative drive to pitch new content ideas

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
• Basic graphic design or content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop)
• Strong active listening, interviewing, and storytelling abilities
• Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new digital media workflows

Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Career & Self Development
• Critical Thinking
• Community Transformation
• Leadership
• Technology

Pay

$8.75/hr

Schedule

Hours vary depending on workload. Fall and Spring terms, 6-10 hours per week.