Florida -H Public Relations FWS Student Assistant

Job no: 541682
Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:  - AG-4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Classification

Title:

Florida 4-H Public Relations FWS Student Assistant

• Must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award
• Currently enrolled as a University of Florida student and eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
• Basic design skills and experience using Canva or similar design software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.

• Assist with updating and maintaining the Florida 4-H website to ensure content is current, accurate, and engaging.
• Create and edit social media content, including short-form videos and reels.
• Design promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, graphics, and digital materials using Canva.
• Assist with writing and editing blogs, news releases, social media captions, and other communications materials.
• Support Florida 4-H marketing and public relations campaigns and special projects.
• Help maintain consistent Florida 4-H branding across digital and print materials.
• Assist with gathering photos, stories, and content from Florida 4-H programs and events.
• Support other communications and public relations projects as needed.

$15 per hour

• Must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award
• Currently enrolled as a University of Florida student and eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
• Basic design skills and experience using Canva or similar design software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.

• Experience managing or updating website content.
• Experience creating and editing short-form video content, particularly reels.
• Experience with Canva
• Experience writing blogs, news releases, social media content, or other professional communications.
• Knowledge of social media trends and best practices.
• Pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, advertising, graphic design, or a related field.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.