The Communications Coordinator & Administrative Intern (or Associate, depending on previous professional experience) will be a graduate student responsible for: 

• Curating social media and website content in support of strategic projects for the CREATE Center in the Marsal Family School of Education
• Working with the CREATE team to plan and update website content, social media content, and email marketing content on platforms such as Instagram, Youtube, and MailChimp 
• Managing social media platforms and designing innovative online campaigns aimed at engaging a broad community of educational scholars, students, activists, community-based organizers 
• Providing administrative assistance and clerical help such as data entry, data management, email correspondence, and analytics review related to a variety of CREATE programming and/or research projects. 

Qualifications for the position include: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Experienced with, and highly skilled at, designing and curating social media and website content across multiple platforms 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience working with teams and prior demonstration of high productivity, flexibility, creativity, trustworthiness, and collegiality 
• Ability to manage several ongoing or weekly tasks and wisely prioritize those tasks while working independently 
• Punctuality, good attention to detail, and dependability in meeting deadlines 
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office suite and/or database querying tools as well as file management software (e.g., Google Drive, UMBox)
• Experience assisting with project management and being solution-oriented
• Ability to protect private information and confidential material with high integrity ? Strong commitment to supporting the Center’s equity-oriented mission. 

Desired experience includes: 

Previous experience working within education, social work, social services, and/or within community-based or non-profit arenas.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit the following materials as a single pdf to 

createcenter@umich.edu (please note that applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered): 

1. One-page cover letter. A single-page cover letter is required to be considered for this position and must be attached as the first page of your application. The letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your qualifications, skills and experience that directly relate to the position. Please also state your University affiliation and your year in graduate studies. 

2. Current resume or CV. 

3. References. Please submit the name and contact information (email and phone number) of two references who can speak to your professional experience and skills (letters not required). Your references should be on the last page of your application. 

Selection Process 

The review of applications will begin as soon as possible.  References will be contacted for finalists. Every effort will be made to have a hiring decision by the week of September 14, 2026.