Florida 4-H Public Relations FWS Student Assistant

Think Advertising Jobs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida 4-H invites applications for a part-time Public Relations FWS Student Assistant to help update the website, craft social media content, and design promotional materials using Canva. You will contribute to blogs, news releases, and captions, while supporting campaigns and projects across channels.

The role requires current FWS award, UF student status, strong communication skills, and an interest in PR/communications.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
• Currently enrolled as a University of Florida student and eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining the Florida 4-H website to ensure content is current, accurate, and engaging.
• Create and edit social media content, including short-form videos and reels.
• Design promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, graphics, and digital materials using Canva.
• Assist with writing and editing blogs, news releases, social media captions, and other communications materials.
• Support Florida 4-H marketing and public relations campaigns and special projects.
• Help maintain consistent Florida 4-H branding across digital and print materials.
• Assist with gathering photos, stories, and content from Florida 4-H programs and events.
• Support other communications and public relations projects as needed.

Skills

FWS award

UF student status

Communication skills

Social media content

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

PR/communications interest

Tools

Canva

Job description

Classification Title:

Florida 4-H Public Relations FWS Student Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award
• Currently enrolled as a University of Florida student and eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
• Basic design skills and experience using Canva or similar design software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining the Florida 4-H website to ensure content is current, accurate, and engaging.
• Create and edit social media content, including short-form videos and reels.
• Design promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, graphics, and digital materials using Canva.
• Assist with writing and editing blogs, news releases, social media captions, and other communications materials.
• Support Florida 4-H marketing and public relations campaigns and special projects.
• Help maintain consistent Florida 4-H branding across digital and print materials.
• Assist with gathering photos, stories, and content from Florida 4-H programs and events.
• Support other communications and public relations projects as needed.

Expected Salary: $15 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award
• Currently enrolled as a University of Florida student and eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
• Basic design skills and experience using Canva or similar design software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or updating website content.
• Experience creating and editing short-form video content, particularly reels.
• Experience with Canva
• Experience writing blogs, news releases, social media content, or other professional communications.
• Knowledge of social media trends and best practices.
• Pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, advertising, graphic design, or a related field.

Work Schedule Availability

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, 10-20 hours a week

Projected Start Date

4-6 weeks after the Job posting closes

Health Assessment Required

No