Details

Open Date 04/23/2024

Requisition Number PRN14762N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Sustainability Communications Intern

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Standard Hours per Week 12-15

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Flexible, 10-15 hours per week, hybrid

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 01281 - Office of Sustainability

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $12.00

Close Date

Job Summary

The Sustainability Office seeks student interns to help promote sustainability at the University of Utah. We define sustainability as the integrated pursuit of social equity,

environmental integrity, and economic security for current and future generations. The Sustainability Office’s mission is to empower students, employees, and the broader community through education, engagement, and collaborative action to build a sustainable future. We engage the campus community through programs that fund innovation, expand knowledge and understanding, and inspire change locally and globally.

Responsibilities

• Follow social media guidelines established by the University of Utah and the Sustainability Office;

• Promote current Sustainability Office projects, programs, and events;

• Design campaigns to educate and engage the campus community, complete with social media and poster graphics;

• Create content, including videos, photos, graphics and stories, for the Sustainability Office social media and the sustainability website

• Work with the student sustainability leaders on campus to help promote the services provided by the Sustainability Office;

• Attend Sustainability Office Events to capture photo and video for future use;

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current University of Utah Student

Preferences

Must be a University of Utah full-time student. Internships are open to all majors. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational and research abilities. Experiences with online content development, video editing, article writing and social media management for an organization/student group preferred but not required.

Preferred start date between June 1 and August 1, 2024.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.