Federal Work-Study (FWS) Internship Program: Global Communications Internship (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$18

About The Position

The Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs is seeking a highly motivated, organized student to serve as a global communications intern for the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning in the fall 2026 semester! The intern will report directly to Global Communications Officer Emily Mellen and assist with a variety of tasks related to UVA Global. In addition to the job responsibilities outlined below, this position will participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP). If selected, interns must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.). The courses are offered 9+ times during the fall, offering plenty of options to choose from. Through this robust internship experience, students will receive dedicated career support from their supervisor and gain key skills and competencies that align with future job interests. The FWS Internship will look great on your resume and provide the student with impactful stories to share in interviews. TFWS Internships are best suited for students in their 2nd – 4th years. Interested students should apply with a CV or resume and a brief statement of interest (a short paragraph).

Requirements

Federal work study eligibility
Enthusiasm for global experiences and intercultural learning
Self-motivated and organized, with strong time-management skills
Ability to meet deadlines consistently
Current UVA student. Must be eligible for work-study.

Nice To Haves

Experience in generating social media content (preferred but not required)
Skills in graphic design and event promotion and planning (preferred but not required)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (preferred but not required)
Experience with audio and video production is a plus
Experience generating written content for public audiences is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Global Communications Officer to plan and maintain a social media strategy and calendar.
Create engaging global content for Instagram and LinkedIn.
Partner with other UVA social media accounts to cross-promote global content.
Track and analyze social media engagement to improve post reach and campaign effectiveness.
Maintain and update a spreadsheet of UVA faculty engaged in global research, ensuring information remains accurate and adding new faculty as needed.
Represent the Global Week Committee at the Global Week tent to educate the UVA and Charlottesville communities on the week’s events, programming, and initiatives.
Create social media content to promote Global Week events and opportunities.
Design print promotional materials for Global Week, including posters, flyers, and postcards
Update the online schedule of Global Week events.
Track and add upcoming global events on Grounds to a public calendar.
Assist in planning and promoting events supported by Global Affairs.
Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
Support the setup and breakdown of events, as physically able and appropriate.
Assist in maintaining spreadsheets and project database for the Center for Global Inquiry + Innovation.
Collaborate with Global Administrative Assistant intern on administrative projects for Global Affairs, such as maintaining and organizing the office space.