Communications Intern, Disaster Research Center, Fall 2026

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Disaster Research Center (DRC) is a university-level research institute and the first of its kind in the world. This globally renowned interdisciplinary research center focuses on the social science and management aspects of disaster. DRC is committed to advancing the state of the art in disaster research and its scientifically guided practice; educating the next generation of disaster science scholars and informed practitioners in the fields of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; and creating, gathering, and disseminating disaster knowledge in a dynamic and responsive way. The Disaster Research Center is hiring one undergraduate student to serve as a paid intern for the 2026 fall semester, with the opportunity to be extended through the 2027 spring semester. The ideal candidate is responsible, proactive, pays attention to detail, and has experience or demonstrated skills through coursework in written, digital, and web communications. The intern will play an important role in developing and promoting communication materials regarding the Center's projects and initiatives, in consultation with the directors, staff, and investigators. Some additional research and general office assignments may be assigned, as required, to assist with Center operations. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a communications portfolio.

Requirements

• This application is open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors of any major.
• Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skill with such programs and platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, Microsoft platforms, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Instagram preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intern will play an important role in developing and promoting communication materials regarding the Center’s projects and initiatives, in consultation with the directors, staff, and investigators.
• Some additional research and general office assignments may be assigned, as required, to assist with Center operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed