Undergraduate Communications Assistant

Albuquerque, NM (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 23 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own outreach and communications for the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies and the Center for Community Geography, coordinating social media, website updates, materials design, and event coverage while gathering content and helping to refine strategy.

  • Manages content calendars and regular posts across platforms
  • Supports design, photography/video for outreach and community engagement

Job Description

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.

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