Marketing and Communications Intern

Position OverviewLocated in the west district of the University of Kansas, the Dole Institute features historical archives, exhibits and galleries, and public programs for all ages. The Institute is seeking an experienced undergraduate student to support the Institute's marketing and communications initiatives for both public and student-facing audiences.

The Marketing & Communications Intern reports to the Strategic Communications Coordinator and supports marketing and communications for a multitude of institutional initiatives. This intern collaborates with staff and departments throughout the Institute and provides hands-on experience to develop student and public-facing marketing and communications strategies; manages institutional and student-facing communication channels, including social media; creates graphics, photographs, and short-form videos for all aspects of institutional communication; and assists with the management of the Dole Institute's websites.Job Description40% - Marketing & Communications Support

• Edit and proofread marketing and communications for institutional programs, including promotional content, advertisements, social media, and other digital and print materials
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Affairs and Programming, and student program coordinators to lead marketing and communications for the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board and other student programs
• Develop and submit calendar postings for institutional events to external online calendars
• Work with the Strategic Communications Coordinator and other staff members to manage Dole Institute websites

40% - Content Creation

• Design graphics, flyers, invitations, email communications, and other collateral using Adobe, Canva, Emma, or other graphic design software for student or public audiences
• Write copy for social media, web, news and features, and other communications
• Work with the Strategic Communications Coordinator, Director of Programs and Student Affairs, and the student Programs and Digital Content Coordinator to develop photographs, short-form videos, and other evergreen or topical content for public and student audiences
• Works with the Strategic Communications Coordinator to serve as the primary or secondary photographer for Dole Institute events and programs

20% - Institutional Support & Responsibilities

• Attends weekly marketing meetings, monthly Student Advisory Board meetings, and student programs
• Support student, alumni, and public development and outreach initiatives as needed with alumni and donor communications
• Collaborate with other student programming assistants to support student programming, and marketing and communications as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

1. One year of experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Express), and Canva
2. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel
3. Work or volunteer experience in managing social media accounts and content creation, with attention given to platform-specific design standards
4. Excellent written communication and copyediting skills, as evidenced by application materials
5. Experience in creative thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and self-motivation, as evidenced by application materials

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with additional applications in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, and/or Audition
2. Thorough knowledge of the KU community, including student groups, academic units, and other campus organizations, as evidenced by application materials
3. Knowledge of, and experience participating in, the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board and its programs, as evidenced by application materials
4. Experience in photography, videography, and/or podcast content creation, as evidenced in application materials
5. Availability to attend a wide array of Dole Institute programs, including between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
6. Eligible for Federal Work Study

Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsSubmit an online application, cover letter, and resume/curriculum vitae. Due to the nature of this position, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidate's cover letter should include assessment of their abilities in the required and preferred qualifications for this position, their experience in the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board, and their ideas for improving marketing and communications for the SAB and the Dole Institute.

Application deadline is 10/31/2025 by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.Contact Information to ApplicantsJackson DeAndrea
Strategic Communications Coordinator
Salary Range$11.50/hrAnticipated Start DateMonday December 1, 2025 Apply to Job