Communications and Newsletter Assistant (Undergraduate or Graduate Student) (Student Wage)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, development, and production of the department newsletter.
• Gather stories, announcements, faculty and staff highlights, and other content from department stakeholders.
• Attend departmental meetings and take notes on topics appropriate for internal communications.
• Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, and community partners as needed to develop newsletter content.
• Draft and edit articles, profiles, and announcements for internal distribution.
• Collaborate with the employee responsible for internal and external communications to ensure content aligns with departmental goals and branding.
• Assist with proofreading, formatting, and organizing newsletter content prior to publication.
• Support other communications and community engagement projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, public health, health sciences, education, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred

• Experience writing for newsletters, websites, blogs, social media, or other publications.
• Familiarity with graphic design or newsletter platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, or similar tools.
• Interest in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, community engagement, or public health communications.
• Experience conducting interviews and developing stories from meetings or events.