FWS Fall 2024, Communications Intern at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	FWS Fall 2024, Communications Intern
Requisition Number	DU12144
Department Name	1B531:Federal Work Study
Work Location	Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation 380 South Mill Street Lexington, KY 40508
Salary Range	$16.00 - $20.00
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Required Education	Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master’s degree program.
Required Related Experience	Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Excel), Google Suite and social media platforms.
Required License/Registration/Certification	N/A
Physical Requirements	Must have reliable transportation to come to our office location for in-person shifts.
Shift	Weekdays from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Job Summary	- Assist marketing and outreach campaigns, including social media and print.- Maintain the Kentucky APEX Accelerator’s website, including updating content, creating new pages and maintaining our training events calendar.- Communicate with fellow team members and external stakeholders by phone and email.- Assist with data management and reporting in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.- Submit new contract opportunities for clients using our bid software.- Coordinate contract execution by ensuring all necessary parties sign and copies are distributed to relevant parties.- Track contract milestones in Excel, including subcontract data, POs, RFP numbers and dates from start to completion to ensure critical dates are noticed.- Maintaining a digital filing system to ensure easy access and retrieval.- Perform bookkeeping tasks, such as invoicing, paying bills, filing reimbursement forms and tracking expenses and receipts twice a month, which require some calculations. For more information, please contact: Nancy Brown, Phone: (859)-213-0553, Email: nbrown@kstc.com.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Familiarity with website content management systems (such as Wix), customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, Canva and Adobe programs. Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, and English majors preferred.
Deadline to Apply	08/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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