Communications Intern

Classification Title:
Student Assitant
Job Description:

As a Communications Intern at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), you will be responsible for working with working with the Assistant Director of Communications to coordinate social media activities on behalf of the Center and our trainees, staff, and faculty, promoting active education programs and opportunities, connecting with current trainees and alumni, and highlighting trainee, staff, and faculty accomplishments and program successes through a variety of internal and external communications tactics.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Creating and scheduling platform-specific social media content by designing graphics and multimedia projects using Canva or similar programs, photographing events, and writing and updating content.
• Facilitating media requests and attending a weekly media forecast meeting with UF Health Communications staff.
• Carrying out day-to-day social media activities, such as responding to comments and facilitating conversations to drive engagement and strengthen the center's identity.

This is an intern level position, ideal for candidates with an interest in exploring a career in communications in higher education, research, healthcare, or similar industries. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Expected Salary:

$14 - $15 hourly

Minimum Requirements:

• This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Awareness of and/or exposure to communication strategies and best practices
• Enrolled in a PR, journalism or communications program.
• Experience in a professional office environment, particularly in higher education, healthcare, research, or similar, preferred;

Qualities:

• Strong desire to learn, seek out, and apply new knowledge, methods, and information;
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings;

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience writing with multimedia communication tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work appropriately and professionally in a complex academic and business setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three Professional References

This position is Time-Limited. Initial appointment term will be for a full semester and may be eligible for further renewal based on departmental needs and budget availability.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Advertised: 04 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time