Student Worker - Strategic Communications

Florida Polytechnic University

3d • $14

About The Position

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation. The Student Worker – Strategic Communications will support the University’s photo and video initiatives by assisting with scheduling, production coordination, file management, and day-to-day creative operations. This position provides hands-on experience in multimedia production, digital asset organization, and university marketing while supporting the Creative Content Program Director in the execution of strategic storytelling projects across campus.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with digital file management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Strong time management skills and reliability.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and leadership.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Must be proficient with programming tools commonly used in data science projects.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling photo and video shoots, including coordinating availability with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Help prepare shoot logistics including call sheets, shot lists, location coordination, and equipment organization.
• Provide on-site support during photo and video shoots as needed.
• Support digital file management, including organizing, labeling, tagging, and archiving photo and video assets in accordance with university standards.
• Track project timelines and assist with maintaining content calendars.
• Provide general administrative and creative support to the Creative Content Program Director and Strategic Communications team.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of university marketing and communications efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED