Undergraduate Strategic Communication Intern

University of St Thomas•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Undergraduate Strategic Communication Intern will join the Data, Analytics, and Governance team, the University of St. Thomas’s internal data and analytics team within ITS. The team is building Tommie Lake, a central home for data from systems across the university, to make reliable data and analytics easier to access throughout St. Thomas. The intern will create, lead, and own a communication plan explaining the team’s work, Tommie Lake’s direction, and its value to audiences with varied roles and technical backgrounds. Work includes designing and maintaining an internal informational website, developing ongoing messaging, and producing content in appropriate formats. Projects may be tailored to the student’s interests, and training on necessary systems and information will be provided. This fully remote student position is 5 to 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, mostly during the business day and scheduled around classes. Communication will primarily take place through Teams and Zoom. The role is expected to begin in J-term or spring 2027, depending on availability, with the intention that the student continues through the 2027–2028 academic year. Summer 2027 work may also be available. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply, though applicants graduating before the 2027–2028 academic year are also welcome. Eligible student employees must be degree-seeking at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level and actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in any major.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to adjust tone and level of detail for different audiences.
Creativity and initiative in proposing and trying new ideas.
Excitement and responsibility for creating and leading a communication plan the candidate develops.
Ability to manage several projects at once and work independently in a remote setting.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Professional communication skills across email, videoconferencing, and other online tools.
Curiosity about technology and data and eagerness to learn; no technical background is required.
Must be a degree-seeking student and actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit to qualify for student employment.

Nice To Haves

Students studying communication, marketing, journalism, or English are especially encouraged to apply.
Students in technical fields with strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.
Experience creating web content, graphics, or video, for example with Canva or similar tools.
Familiarity with digital accessibility practices.
A portfolio or samples of writing or design work.
Junior or senior standing is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Meet with team members and stakeholders to learn about Tommie Lake and identify key audiences and their information needs.
Develop, lead, and own a strategic communication plan with goals, audiences, key messages, channels, and a timeline.
Design, build, and maintain an internal informational website on OneStThomas about Tommie Lake.
Translate technical concepts into clear, plain-language content such as FAQs, glossaries, and explainers.
Create regular project updates in formats such as newsletters, emails, Teams posts, OneStThomas posts, infographics, short videos, or slide decks.
Apply accessibility best practices so content works for people with a range of abilities and needs.
Gather audience feedback and use it to refine messaging over time.
Help prepare presentations and materials for meetings and demos as needed.
Write and update Knowledge Base articles on data-related topics.
Attend occasional team meetings to understand team processes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.