Student Worker -Fri Project - Public Relations Intern

Position Title:

Student Worker -FRI Project - Public Relations Intern

Position Approval Date:

01/25/2024

Is this position budgeted?:

Yes

Is this position an essential position?:

No

About Susquehanna:

As a living, learning and working community, Susquehanna University affirms its commitment to being an engaged, culturally inclusive campus. As we seek to embody the rich diversity of the human community, we commit ourselves to the full participation of persons who represent the breadth of human difference. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating students for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent world. Its more than 2,300 undergraduates come from 35 states and 22 countries, and all students study away through Susquehanna’s unique Global Opportunities program. Susquehanna University’s 325 acre campus, noted for its beauty, is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, about a three hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information, please visit https://www.susqu.edu.

Position Summary:

Job SummaryThe Freshwater Research Institute (FRI) has an SU website and SU Instagram account. Working with the SU – Public relations group and FRI staff the applicant with update website content and maintain the FRI Instagram account including posting regularly and responding to comments in a timely manner. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations.Specific Responsibilities

• Update website content
• Maintain FRI Instagram account
• Post regularly and respond to comments in a timely manner

Learning Objectives

• Prepare and execute social media for distribution to students/public.
• Will have experience in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Communication Skills: with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Organizational Skills: show up prepared, on-time, with all materials.
• Use problem-solving/critical thinking skills to assess best possible solutions.

EducationFreshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior. All Majors.
ExperienceNo experience required.LocationOn SU CampusAdditional RequirementsThis position is paid $10 per hour, with an estimate of 4-6 hours weekly.Physical Demand

• Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Position requires the ability to move about the campus.
• Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction.
• Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
• Position requires occasional stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Working conditions are indoors and outdoors.

Benefits Eligible:

No

Number of Months:

9 months

Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) :

5

Status:

Non-Benefits Eligible

Posting Date:

01/28/2024

Closing Date:

02/11/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Temporary

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

AH01118