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  • CO is Hiring: Written Communications Assistant

    Do you have writing experience and a love for community service? Community Outreach is hiring a Written Communications Assistant for the next school year!

    Apply on UConn Job X and search for job #12803.

    Position: Student Written Communications Assistant – Public Relations (Class II)

    Position Summary: Under the direction of the Administrator of Marketing & Graphic Design, Community Outreach staff, and the Student Communications Coordinator, the Community Outreach Written Communications Assistant will assist in creating content and writing articles for Community Outreach print and online communications.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assist in writing articles and press releases
    • Develop content, in communication with Community Outreach Staff, for newsletters
    • Work with Community Outreach student leaders in developing written content for their programs
    • Create weekly online newsletter, Call to Action
    • Participate in CO meetings, trainings, seminars and workshops
    • Regularly attend and participate in meetings with staff and supervisor
    • Perform other public relations duties as assigned

    Commitment: The Written Communications Assistant will work up to 10 hours per week in the Department of Student Activities office (Student Union, Room 307) or remotely.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Superb writing and communication skills
    • Experience with social media platforms  (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Hootsuite)
    • Reliability and ability to meet deadlines
    • Proofing experience
    • Ability to stay organized and on task
    • Demonstrated attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
    • Flexibility to work at different times throughout the week to cover events, etc.
    • Participate in training sessions and staff meetings
      • Required Community Outreach training August (move in early with assistance from CO)
        • Some of the training will be paid, but most will be volunteer hours

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Prior experience with writing published materials
    • Experience using Constant Contact for producing email communications
    • Previous experience and passion for volunteering and Community Outreach
    • Journalism or similar Communications Major
    For more information, contact: Anna Milot at anna.milot@uconn.edu