OPS Strategic Communications Student Assistant

OPS Strategic Communications Student Assistant

• 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.

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

$18/hour

• 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.

• 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.

Expected commitment is 20 hours per week over the 12-week period of May 18, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

Typical Schedule is 20 hours during Tuesday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Occasional adjustments may be required based on project needs. This position is in-person, without a remote work option at the ABI Offices at the Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville, Florida.

Other Characteristics of this Position:

• Microsoft 365 (Co-Pilot, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, OneDrive)
• UF/IFAS Branding & Accessibility Standards
• Monitoring Tools (UF/ABI dashboards, weekly scan protocols)
• Salesforce (for email campaign preparation—no direct sending rights required)
• UF/IFAS Extension County Websites & County Portals (public-facing research and verification)
• Basic Analytics Dashboards (view-only access for tracking trends)
• Participate in weekly cohort check‑ins, trainings and collaborative work sessions.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Applicants must adhere to UF Student Employment guidelines.

This is a time-limited position.