Federal Work Study - CIC Communications Assistant (Student Wage)
University of Virginia
Summary
CIC is looking for a student to join its team as a Communications Assistant. Working at CIC is a unique opportunity for students to be fully involved in a local and diverse organization.
Job description
Interns will gain hands-on experience in developing marketing materials, managing the website and social media, creating program literature, evaluating the success metrics of the organization's programs and communications outreach, and researching organizational fundraising opportunities.
Professional Development
The Communications Assistant will experience the organic process of entrepreneurship not only through projects assigned but also through the stories and daily realities of CIC clients as they launch and grow their businesses.
Students will learn the art of communication through CIC's education programs and stakeholder engagement, including writing, storytelling, interviewing, designing marketing materials (Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.), and adapting messages for different audiences.
They will also gain a foundation in business through training courses and hands-on client work, such as successful fundraising strategies, community impact measurement, researching businesses, and collecting information.
Qualifications
- Curiosity/interest in learning
- Interest in working with others and teams
- Interest in marketing (social media, email newsletters, website management)
- Interest in event planning and coordination
- Interest in small business and entrepreneurship
- Interest in helping individuals from low-income backgrounds
- Strong communication skills
- Strong writing skills, interest in grant writing
- Strong technology skills (G Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva)
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Schedule
The Communications Assistant will collaborate with the Development and Communications Manager and the Chief Operating Officer will establish a mutually agreeable, required, and consistent schedule of 8hrs/wk. We request that the student work in the office at least 1 day per week.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate UVA student
- Federal work-study eligibility required
- Resume and Cover Letter required
- Strong communication skills
- Strong writing skills, interest in grant writing
- Strong technology skills (G Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva)
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Company overview
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. As a leading academic institution, UVA operates a comprehensive health system and medical center that serves as a major healthcare provider for central Virginia. The university's academic medical center includes the UVA Health System, which encompasses a 700-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities. UVA is renowned for its medical research programs, particularly in areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and infectious diseases. The School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States and conducts groundbreaking biomedical research through its various institutes and centers. UVA's research enterprise spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with significant contributions to medical advancements and healthcare innovation. The university's academic programs in health sciences include medicine, nursing, and public health, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives.