EI Research Senior Student Associate (Research SSA)

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The EI Research Senior Student Associate (Research SSA) works closely with EI staff to assist in development of a new website including marketing/digital design, writing content, and communicating with members of a research consortium for which the website will be created.

Requirements

• Graduate or upper-division undergraduate student in good academic standing
• Ideal candidates are self-starters able to grasp complex subject matter quickly and work well with other student associate team members and EI staff
• Strong research and writing skills
• Experience with strategic engagement on social media platforms
• Experience with email, survey and event registration programs such as MailChimp, Qualtrics, and Eventbrite or similar
• Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and either Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple projects and handling competing deadlines
• Willingness to perform a variety of duties and keep track of work for reporting progress to supervisors
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or upper-division undergraduate student in good academic standing in fields related to information sciences, marketing, communications, or public policy
• Demonstrated interest in energy-related research, economics, or policy.
• Experience in the following areas:
• Visual presentation and storytelling
• Photography and/or videography
• Creating and editing video content
• Event planning, graphic design, and copywriting public-facing content
• Updating websites in a CMS such as WordPress or Drupal
• Working in energy-related fields and/or in communications, public affairs, government, media, or similar organizations
• Working with professional staff in an office environment
• Strategy or process development

Responsibilities

• Choosing website template, design, and color scheme.
• Drafting copy, obtaining, and creating content to fill out the website.
• Documenting all information needed for novice web programmers to be able to add content.

What This Job Offers

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