Communications and Outreach Intern (AY 26-27 902344)

Support the Fellowships, Health Professions and Undergraduate Research program outreach, marketing, and communications by creating engaging content, promoting and participating in events or activities, and increasing student awareness of campus resources and initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience in developing outreach strategy, marketing, social media management, graphic design, and campus engagement through media projects and student outreach. This role will start the first week in January 2027.

Pay:

This position is compensated at the Level A rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.50 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

- Create and publish content for social media, websites, newsletters, and other communication channels.

- Design promotional materials, including digital graphics, flyers, posters, and presentations

- Capture and edit photos and videos to support marketing and storytelling initiatives.

- Help develop strategy to improve awareness and interest in nationally competitive fellowships

- Support event promotion before, during, and after campus events through digital and in-person outreach.

- Monitor social media engagement and marketing analytics to assess campaign effectiveness and recommend improvements.

- Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to gather content and promote initiatives.

- Maintain marketing calendars, content libraries, and other communication resources.

Requirements

- Current Middlebury student enrolled in good academic standing.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to create engaging content for social media and digital platforms.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace tools.

- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design software preferred.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Ability to present information and represent programs to student groups

- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

- Ability to work at a computer while creating and editing digital content.

- Ability to attend campus events to support marketing and promotional efforts.

- Ability to move throughout campus regularly and carry marketing materials or equipment

- Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with regular attendance at indoor and outdoor campus events and activities.

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component .

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.