STEPS Communications Support Staff

Job Title
STEPS Communications Support Staff


Requisition Number
TE09084


Department Name
81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$20.00 per hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting, pushing, pulling of objects.



Shift

Work Shift
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Expected # of Hours Per Week
30





Job Summary

The STEPS Communications Support Staff will play a key role in developing, refining, and producing high-quality written content for the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension. This position involves conceptualizing, writing, editing, and proofreading materials across multiple platforms, including print publications, websites, video scripts, and social media campaigns.

This role will ensure that all content is clear, engaging, and appropriate for the target audience’s reading level.

The STEPS Communications Support Staff will complete tasks such as:

• Develop and edit content for a variety of communication channels, including print, web, video, and social media.
• Ensure all written materials are accurate, well-structured, and tailored to the appropriate audience. Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content.
• Support the FCS Extension peer review process for educational publications and curriculum materials as needed.
• Work closely with the FCS Communications team, including graphic designers and IT professionals, to produce educational materials.
• Maintain consistency in tone, style, and branding across all FCS Extension publications.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with educational or Extension content is preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/17/2025


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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.