This is a Communications & Media Intern position. You will work closely with the Communications & Events Coordinator on events, seminars, and communication projects.  Primary position responsibilities will include:

 ·         Assist the department with all aspects of coordinating, soliciting, and editing content for the Chemistry newsletter, annual magazine, website, and promotional materials

·         Assist with creating, maintaining, and refreshing website content

·         Write copy/content for departmental newsletter, annual magazine, social media posts

·         Provide a high level of events and communication support to the department for seminars, colloquia, guest lectures, and special events

·         Help create promotional materials including event updates via department events system, social media, email, and print media; create templates for event posters, emails, e-newsletters, and brochures; coordinate production of electronic and print materials with outside vendors

·         Assist with sending donor correspondence

·         The primary point of contact within the department. Must provide high-level general assistance to walk-in traffic, including faculty, staff, students, and department visitors 

Preferred experience in social media content creation (Instagram), photography, video/videography, and photo editing, with a desire to work in a professional office environment. A successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and prioritize assisting students, faculty, and staff. Experience with Microsoft Suite, Google applications, Adobe Acrobat, and MailChimp/Constant Contact is required. Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Organizational skills are important, along with the ability and desire to work independently, be part of a team, be a self-starter, and show initiative. Demonstrated ability to initiate projects and carry them through to completion, as well as the ability to pivot between competing tasks. Experience handling confidential and sensitive information, with a demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and diplomacy. We have one position available, and the individual will be hired for 6 to 10 hours per week, preferably 3 days per week. The schedule will be flexible based on the candidate’s school schedule. The department hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.