The West Virginia University Center for Women’s & Gender Studies is advertising a position for an intern who will help publicize and coordinate activities for the Center during the 2013/2014 academic year. This person should be currently enrolled as a WVU student with a background in women’s & gender studies and/or a commitment to social justice issues. The position is part-time (15-20 hours per week depending on need and availability) with a pay rate of $12 per hour and will start during the spring 2014 semester. The intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
1) Develop and communicate information about events and activities associated with the program through the Center’s website and other social media
• Maintain the Center’s social media presence (such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) to communicate with alumni, students, faculty and other supporters
• Take photographs and video recordings and organize documents associated with the program’s activities to post on social media and the Center’s website
• Update calendar of events and assist in communication about activities with university and community members
2) Design brochures, announcements, and other publicity for events and activities
• Utilize graphic design skills
• Help schedule activities organized by the Center on campus
• Write press releases and work with news and information office to advertise events
• Assist in developing a strategic marketing plan to identify and recruit students via electronic and printed materials, e. g., postcards, letters, and social media
3) Promote the Center through effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong writing and speaking skills necessary to communicate with diverse people associated with the Center
• Professionalism and the ability to represent the Center at public events
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
Please send a letter of application outlining your qualifications for this internship, a WVU transcript (copies will be accepted), and two letters of reference to:
Cynthia Ford Cynthia.ford@mail.wvu.eduCenter for Women’s Gender Studies
PO Box 6450
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506
- (304) 293-7261
Application deadline – January 31, 2014