Communications

Communications interns work closely with ResEd professional staff to strategize, create, and execute content for bi-weekly newsletters, Stanford Events, and neighborhood Instagram accounts. Students in this role will advance the core neighborhood principles: diversity, equity, and inclusion; health and well-being; community and belonging; and intellectual and personal growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Attend weekly communications team meetings
• Attend quarterly training and development opportunities
• Respond to and coordinate with ResEd professional staff and neighborhood engagement interns regarding event promotion and design

Social Media

• Conceptualize, craft, and publish content that shares student stories, builds meaningful connections, and encourages community engagement
• Serve as primary user for uploading Instagram and Stanford Events posts
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Communications & Finance Operations and Communications Designer to track analytics, develop the communications strategy, and provide ongoing design support for department and neighborhood programs

Communications Support

• Share feedback and insights gained from website and social media monitoring
• Propose new ideas, directions, and tools to reach students
• Collaborate with ResEd professional staff to ensure that content is adapted to the optimal format for the various department and neighborhood communication channels (e.g., email, web, social media, print)

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work up to 6 hours per week according to University policy on limitations on hours of employment for undergraduate students (see Admin Guide Memo 10.1.1 Undergraduate Student Employment: “Hours Per Week”)
• Knowledge of social media tools and platforms
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Creativity and adaptability