Economic Development Marketing & Communications Student Worker

Job Title
Economic Development Marketing & Communications Student Worker


Requisition Number
DU13560


Department Name
37500:Economic Development


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$15.00/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Must be a UK Student



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (Max 20 hours/week)



Job Summary

The Office of Economic Development and Real Estate at the University of Kentucky is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to support digital and print campaigns, social‑media engagement, and short‑form video content creation. You’ll work closely with university and community stakeholders to craft compelling copy, design visuals in Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva, track performance in Excel or Google Sheets, and help amplify UK’s economic development and real‑estate initiatives.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

- Pusuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva, social‑media management tools, short‑form video creation, and basic data analysis.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/08/2025


Our University Community


We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.