Part-Time Student Editorial Intern, Center for Rural Engagement

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement is seeking an editorial intern to craft project and student spotlight articles that showcase rural Indiana and IU's collaborations with regional communities. This in-person, part‑time role is based at IU in Bloomington and emphasizes storytelling and content creation.

You will research projects through interviews, write compelling articles, edit for quality, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by IU upon hire.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Researches and gathers information about featured projects, students, and initiatives through interviews and provided materials.
• Writes compelling articles that highlight successes, personal stories, and impactful projects.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure content aligns with organizational tone and goals.
• Edits and proofreads articles to meet high-quality standards.
• Adheres to deadlines and maintains a consistent workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Interviewing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Self-motivation

CMS familiarity

Education

Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

Tools

CMS

Job description

Department

CENTER FOR RURAL ENGAGEMENT (BL-CFRE-IUBLA)

Department Information: The Indiana University (IU) Center for Rural Engagement (CRE) improves the lives of Hoosiers through collaborative initiatives that discover and deploy scalable and flexible solutions to common challenges facing rural communities. Working in full-spectrum community innovation through research, community-engaged teaching, and student service, the CRE builds vision, harnesses assets, and cultivates sustainable leadership structures within the communities with which it engages to ensure long-term success.

Job Summary

The Center for Rural Engagement editorial intern will craft engaging project and student spotlight articles that showcase rural Indiana and IU's collaboration with communities in the region.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Researches and gathers information about featured projects, students, and initiatives through interviews and provided materials.


• Writes compelling articles that highlight successes, personal stories, and impactful projects.


• Collaborates with team members to ensure content aligns with organizational tone and goals.


• Edits and proofreads articles to meet high-quality standards.


• Adheres to deadlines and maintain consistent workflow.


• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.


• Licenses and Certificates: Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire.


• Skills: Strong written and communication skills.


• Comfortable conducting interviews and synthesizing provided information.


• Attention to detail.


• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty.


• Preferred: Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

Work Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment, campus, and community. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. This position requires working in a provided office on campus and may include some in-state travel.

Additional Information

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to build a writing portfolio, develop storytelling skills, and gain hands-on experience in content creation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Salary

Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour

Hourly hires are eligible for a $0.50 raise for each academic semester (Fall/Spring) that they continue with the CRE in their position.

Work Hours

10-15 hours per week depending on the amount of work available.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Classification

• Career Level: Part Time Employee


• FLSA: Nonexempt


• Job Function: Part Time Employee


• Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.