Undergraduate Communications Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Undergraduate Communications Assistant in the Geography & Environmental Studies department to support outreach and communications across GES and the Center for Community Geography.

You will help develop social media content, update websites, and assist with newsletters, flyers, and event materials that communicate teaching, research, and community-engaged work to students and campus partners.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled UNM undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of common social media platforms (Instagram, etc.).
• Ability to attend regular scheduled meetings in person and via Zoom.
• Access to a computer and reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule regular posts for GES and CCG social media accounts.
• Assist with updating content on GES and CCG websites.
• Help design flyers, newsletters, and other outreach materials using Canva or similar tools.
• Photograph and/or record short video at department and Center events for outreach materials.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and students to gather content for timely posts.
• Maintain a content calendar and track deadlines for posts and materials.

Skills

Writing

Social media

Canva

Video editing

Photography

Tools

CMS

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID: req37332

Working Title: Undergraduate Communications Assistant

Pay: 15.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Geography & Environmental Studies (860B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 8/13/2026

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) and its Center for Community Geography (CCG) seek an Undergraduate Communications Assistant to support outreach and communications across both units. The student will help develop and maintain social media content, assist with website updates, and support the design of newsletters, flyers, and event materials that communicate GES and CCG's teaching, research, and community-engaged work to students, campus partners, and the broader community.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft and schedule regular posts for GES and CCG social media accounts (Instagram, and other platforms as adopted), highlighting events, student and faculty research, and community partnerships.
• Assist with maintaining and updating content on the GES and CCG websites, including event listings, news items, and personnel/affiliate pages.
• Help design flyers, newsletters, and other outreach materials using Canva or similar tools.
• Photograph and/or record short video at department and Center events for use in outreach materials.
• Assist with developing and implementing a broader communications strategy for the Department and Center, including tracking engagement and suggesting improvements.
• Coordinate with GES faculty, CCG staff and affiliates, and graduate/undergraduate students to gather content and ensure accurate, timely posts.
• Attend regular team check-in meetings (in person or via Zoom) and monitor/respond to a shared communications email on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a content calendar and keep track of upcoming deadlines for posts and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently enrolled UNM undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to attend regular scheduled meetings in person and via Zoom.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of common social media platforms (Instagram, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Access to a computer and reliable internet.

Preferred qualifications:

• Work-study preferred, but not required.
• Coursework or experience in Geography, Environmental Studies, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience with website content management systems.
• Experience with Canva or other graphic design tools.
• Photography or basic video editing experience.
• Interest in community-engaged research, environmental issues, or science communication.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.