OPS Strategic Communications Student Assistant
About The Position
Research, Monitoring & Analysis: Conduct weekly scans of county websites, agendas, news articles and public records to identify potential high/medium/low signals for UF/IFAS Extension. Maintain and update the 67‑county inventory and data repository. Assist in preparing summaries of findings for the ABI Team and Extension County leadership. Content Development & Communications Support: Draft county‑specific and statewide assets such as one‑pagers, briefs, FAQs, talking points and packets. Contribute to messaging development for Extension value, ROI and county‑specific priorities. Assist with rapid‑response communication tasks when significant county signals are identified. Help ensure content aligns with UF/IFAS branding, voice and accessibility standards. Digital Organization & Workflow Management: Support creation, organization and maintenance of SharePoint repositories and digital toolkits. Assist in preparing end‑of‑summer documentation, templates and handoff deliverables for the fall 2026 campaign cycle. Upload, label and organize files to support version control and statewide distribution. Team Collaboration: Participate in weekly cohort check‑ins, trainings and collaborative work sessions. Assist with administrative tasks related to project workflow and documentation. Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Education: Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Florida, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, political science or related fields.
- Experience: Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to conduct structured online research and summarize findings clearly.
- Detail-oriented, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance.
- Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools Co-Pilot, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word and OneDrive.
Nice To Haves
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Florida with coursework or internship experience in communications, public relations, journalism, political science or related fields.
- Experience writing briefs, fact sheets, reports or public-facing communications.
- Familiarity with UF/IFAS Extension or county government operations.
- Ability to analyze trends and identify early indicators of potential issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Co-Pilot, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word and OneDrive.
- Interest in community engagement or strategic messaging.
Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly scans of county websites, agendas, news articles and public records to identify potential high/medium/low signals for UF/IFAS Extension.
- Maintain and update the 67‑county inventory and data repository.
- Assist in preparing summaries of findings for the ABI Team and Extension County leadership.
- Draft county‑specific and statewide assets such as one‑pagers, briefs, FAQs, talking points and packets.
- Contribute to messaging development for Extension value, ROI and county‑specific priorities.
- Assist with rapid‑response communication tasks when significant county signals are identified.
- Help ensure content aligns with UF/IFAS branding, voice and accessibility standards.
- Support creation, organization and maintenance of SharePoint repositories and digital toolkits.
- Assist in preparing end‑of‑summer documentation, templates and handoff deliverables for the fall 2026 campaign cycle.
- Upload, label and organize files to support version control and statewide distribution.
- Participate in weekly cohort check‑ins, trainings and collaborative work sessions.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to project workflow and documentation.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
