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Communications Assistant
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Job ID 74429
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Remote
Employer Ecology Center of Ann Arbor
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

We are looking for a creative student with attention to detail, design sensibility, and tech-savviness, proficient in writing, editing, and proofing who will assist our communications team with Clear the Air communications. Training will be provided but a basic knowledge of Canva design, website content management, email marketing, and social media is preferred. Position is remote. 5 to 10 hours per week. More info about Clear the Air.

 
Coordinator will report to Erica Bertram, Communications Director at Ecology Center, and Salam Beydoun, Environmental Justice Organizer at Ecology Center. 
Educational Value

This position will provide students with hands-on experience working for an environmental nonprofit. The student will be able to utilize social media to create effective messaging, and to develop techniques to support environmental policy campaigns.

 
Job Requirements

 

An ability to understand environmental issues and translate policy and technical content into layman's terms. An ability to think from the audience perspective and implement a content strategy. Previous experience using social media preferred. Ability to adapt to a nonprofit audience, attention to detail and good writing skills. Knowledge of environmental and environmental health issues, etc. are a plus, but a general interest in learning more about our many projects is a must.

Familiarity with diverse communities is highly desired. Please see our Goals and Values: https://www.ecocenter.org/about-us

Please send your resume and cover letter as a PDF or Word Doc, including your Work-Study award amount and the Job ID # in the subject line to BOTH erica@ecocenter.org and salamb@ecocenter.org. 
Hourly Rate $17.25/hour to $18.25/hour
Hours 5.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Winter Only
Start Date Thursday, January 1, 2026
End Date tbd
Primary Contact Laura Jean Klocinski
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Erica Bertram and Salam Beydoun
Work Location remote
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