Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule regular posts for GES and CCG social media accounts (Instagram, and other platforms as adopted), highlighting events, student and faculty research, and community partnerships.
• Assist with maintaining and updating content on the GES and CCG websites, including event listings, news items, and personnel/affiliate pages.
• Help design flyers, newsletters, and other outreach materials using Canva or similar tools.
• Photograph and/or record short video at department and Center events for use in outreach materials.
• Assist with developing and implementing a broader communications strategy for the Department and Center, including tracking engagement and suggesting improvements.
• Coordinate with GES faculty, CCG staff and affiliates, and graduate/undergraduate students to gather content and ensure accurate, timely posts.
• Attend regular team check-in meetings (in person or via Zoom) and monitor/respond to a shared communications email on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a content calendar and keep track of upcoming deadlines for posts and materials.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled UNM undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to attend regular scheduled meetings in person and via Zoom.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of common social media platforms (Instagram, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Access to a computer and reliable internet.

Preferred

• Work-study preferred, but not required.
• Coursework or experience in Geography, Environmental Studies, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience with website content management systems.
• Experience with Canva or other graphic design tools.
• Photography or basic video editing experience.
• Interest in community-engaged research, environmental issues, or science communication.