Digital Communication & Outreach Student Intern

Florida Gulf Coast University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks a Core Skills Digital Communication & Outreach Student Intern to support the Skills Advantage Initiative and the PAGES program, assisting with social media, digital communications, and community engagement for FGCU students.

Responsibilities include creating weekly posts, content development per guidelines, coordinating events, and graphic design with Canva or Adobe Suite.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student in good academic standing at FGCU.
• Proficient using various social media platforms.
• Available to work 10–12 hours per week.
• Able to table on campus and move signage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular, weekly schedule of social media posts for department programs.
• Assist in developing social media content that aligns with program messaging guidelines.
• Coordinate events and outreach activities.
• Design graphics, posters, and promotional materials using Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Follow FGCU brand and messaging guidelines.
• Table on campus to inform students about programs.
• Meet weekly with supervisors to plan and report progress.
• Attend meetings and events for planning and promotion.

Skills

Social media

Writing

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

CapCut

Job description

Job Summary

The Core Skills Digital Communication & Outreach Student Interns will work with the University's Skills Advantage Initiative and the PAGES program on supporting career readiness opportunities for FGCU students by assisting with social media management, digital communications, and community engagement.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a regular, weekly schedule of social media posts for our department programs
• Assisting in management and development of social media content that aligns with program & messaging guidelines.
• Supporting the coordination of events and outreach activities.
• Designing graphics, posters, and promotional material using tools like Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Follow brand and messaging guidelines set forth by the University and our program.
• Tabling on campus to inform students about our programs.
• Meeting weekly with supervisors and collaborators to plan and report on the progress of varied projects.
• Attending meetings and events as necessary for planning and promotion.

Other Duties

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a student at the University and in good academic standing.
• Proficient in using various social media platforms.
• Availability to work 10-12 hours per week.
• Physically able to table outside and move signage around campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills such as photography and data visualization are preferred but not required.
• Proficient utilizing CapCut or similar editing tools.
• Federal Work Study (FWS) students encouraged to apply!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of social media design and software, including programs such as Canva.
• Strong writing skills and editing skills
• Strong oral communication
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Ability to work well both independently and in team settings.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.