The Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer oversees large-scale communications with UVA students. The communications intern assists in those efforts by serving as the student-editor of the Connections newsletter.
Connections is distributed weekly to all students when school is in session. Two separate versions are prepared and distributed, one for all undergraduate students and one for all graduate/professional students.
Duties include compiling and categorizing submissions for the newsletter; fact-checking submissions; editing submissions for clarity, brevity, and Associated Press (AP) style; preparing both versions of the final text for review by the director of communications for Student Affairs; and updating the Connections website. Additional opportunities may arise for this position to assist the staff in writing, editing, or preparing communications for other purposes.
Successful candidates will have excellent writing and communication skills, an ability to meet weekly deadlines, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn (or expand their knowledge of) AP style.
This is a remote position, although there may be occasional in-person meetings.
Rising second- and third-year students will receive special consideration, and based on performance, may be asked to continue in the position from year to year.
The number of hours will vary by week, based on the length of the newsletter, but most weeks will average 7-10 hours.
Compensation is $17 per hour.
Anticipated start date is early to mid-August. The position continues through mid-May.
To apply, please complete the online application, and include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing sample. This should be an original piece of writing representing your best work
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Current UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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